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With the generous donations made to the Sakura Fund between April 2014 and March 2016, the Project has been taking care of 72 cherry trees for preservation and maintenance based on expert diagnosis. We intend to replant 2-3 trees a year for the next 15 to 30 years, while inspecting and assessing the health of the remaining trees to preserve the much beloved sakura canopy.
About This Donation
Overview
The road fondly known to the ICU community as Kassoro (runway) that runs from the front gate to the University Chapel is called MacLean Avenue in memory of Reverend John Allan MacLean who contributed to the founding of ICU. The first class planted seedlings that have grown into majestic trees that form a magnificent cherry blossom tunnel along the avenue in the spring. But after 60 years, these trees have aged, losing their vigor. The lifespan of the Somei Yoshino variety is known to be 100 years at most. In 2013 we had to cut down five cherry trees for safety reasons, as their branches fell off and the trees were in danger of falling over. Since the trees are continuing to wear out, we have established the Sakura Replanting Project and the Sakura Fund for donations to this Project. Sakura Replanting Project Report