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ICNCP Name: 'Saho-gawa'

Formerly 'Saho gawa'

The International Code of Nomenclature for Cultivated Plants (ICNCP) establishes the rules and regulations for proper naming of plants. When different, the cultivar database displays the correct(ed) ICNCP name, rather than its previous cultivar name.

Japanese Maple Classification: 
Amoenum Group

Hardiness Zone (for guidance only):

5 to 9
佐保川, Saho-gawa, the Saho River in Nara, famous for Cherry Blossom (sakura) viewing, the river banks were planted with cherries in the Edo Period. The annula Saho River Kawaji Sakura Festival is held in late March and early April, often featuring night-time illumination. (ED)

Date of Origin if known:

1992
Origin if known:

Yano

Information Source:

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