Apologies for the slightly off topic query, but it is still tree related 
Anyways, in 1912 the mayor of Tokyo donated ~3000 trees to Washington DC and some of them are still living and flowering. I had always read that cherry trees were short lived, becoming weak and susceptible to pests/disease after a few decades. So how have they managed to keep these trees alive for all these years? World class arborists monitoring and tending to their every need? Just wondering if anyone knew any more details about this impressive horticultural feat.
Anyways, in 1912 the mayor of Tokyo donated ~3000 trees to Washington DC and some of them are still living and flowering. I had always read that cherry trees were short lived, becoming weak and susceptible to pests/disease after a few decades. So how have they managed to keep these trees alive for all these years? World class arborists monitoring and tending to their every need? Just wondering if anyone knew any more details about this impressive horticultural feat.
