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The
peak bloom of the cherry blossoms in the Liberal Arts Quad is usually
during spring break,
and they appear to be on schedule this
year. The photo above was taken on March 13 and the buds are 2-3
days from opening, depending on the temperature.
Warmer temperatures could
hasten flowering, while colder weather might delay it slightly.
In
either case, if you visit campus beginning this Friday March 16 through
Sunday March 25, 2007,
you are likely to
see a profusion of Yoshino cherry blossoms (Prunus x yedoensis).
For a more exact
forecast, keep your eyes out for the cherry
cam, expected to go live
in the next few
days.
