The Japanese Flowering Cherry Tree (Prunus serrulata), native to Japan, captivates with its stunning spring blossoms and has become a symbol of beauty, admired by cultures around the world.

By 2050 the Japanese Flowering Cherry Tree at Rye Country day school will …

• Absorb the same amount of carbon dioxide (CO2) that a car would produce after driving 6,911 miles

• Remove 48 pounds of pollutants such as ozone (O3) and carbon monoxide (CO) through leaves

• Intercept 49,198 gallons of rainfall and help avoid 7,954 gallons of stormwater runoff