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Cherry Blossoms at Ohio University

Cherry Blossoms at Ohio University

Ohio University’s iconic cherry trees draw attention each year, as their blooms symbolize the arrival of spring in Athens. They were given as a gift in 1979 by Chubu University, located in Kasugai Japan, in honor of OHIO’s 175th anniversary. Celebrating the arrival of the blooms along the Hocking River each spring serves as a yearly reminder of the 50-year global partnership with Chubu University.

BLOOMS ARE OUT NOW! Visit the CherryTrees to see the beautiful blossoms during the day, or visit from 8-10 pm to see them lit up in the evening!

An easy spot to visit and see the trees is near the Convocation Center, close to the Hocking River. Use this Map to locate the area. 

See updated photos of the Cherry Blossoms' progress below and check out Archive Slideshows of past years' blooms.

ATHENS EXPERIENCED HIGH WINDS THE WEEKEND OF APRIL 1, BUT BLOOMS HAVE ENDURED! 

Check out our 2023 Cherry Blossom Timelapse:

2023 Cherry Blossom Slideshow

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April 08, 2023

Cherry Trees in Bloom near the Convocation Center. Blossoms are giving way to fresh green leaves. 

Photo Credit: Office of Global Affairs

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April 08, 2023

Cherry Trees in Bloom along the Hocking River. Blossoms are giving way to fresh green leaves. 

Photo Credit: Office of Global Affairs

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April 08, 2023

Cherry Trees in Bloom near the Convocation Center. Blossoms are giving way to fresh green leaves. 

Photo Credit: Office of Global Affairs

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April 03, 2023

Lush white blooms on Cherry Trees and small leaves forming in early April near the Convocation Center. Blooms survived high winds over the past weekend.

Photo Credit: Eric Boll

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April 03, 2023

Vibrant blooms on Cherry Trees in early April near the Convocation Center. Blooms survived high winds over the past weekend.

Photo Credit: Eric Boll

Wide Shot

March 29, 2023

A wide shot showing the full bloom of cherry blossoms near the Convocation Center

Photo Credit: Eric Boll

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March 29, 2023

The cherry blossoms in front of Peden Stadium blooming

Photo Credit: Eric Boll

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March 29, 2023

A close up shot of a cherry blossom

Photo Credit: Eric Boll

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March 26, 2023

Cherry Trees in Bloom near the Convocation Center. Be sure to check out the commemorative plaque, which marks the donation from Chubu Univeristy and the dedication of these special trees.

Photo Credit: Office of Global Affairs

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March 26, 2023

Blooms on Cherry Trees early in late March near the Convocation Center

Photo Credit: Office of Global Affairs

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March 24, 2023

Blossoms beginning to open on Cherry Trees near the Convocation Center

Photo Credit: Office of Global Affairs

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March 24, 2023

Blossoms beginning to open on Cherry Trees near the Convocation Center

Photo Credit: Office of Global Affairs

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March 20, 2023

Buds developing on Cherry Trees in mid March near the Convocation Center.

Photo Credit: Office of Global Affairs

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March 12, 2023

Up-close cherry tree buds in snow in early March

Photo Credit: Office of Global Affairs

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March 26, 2023

Blooms on Cherry Trees early in late March near the Convocation Center

Photo Credit: Office of Global Affairs

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March 07, 2023

Small buds on Cherry Trees in early March near the Convocation Center

Photo Credit: Eric Boll

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February 22, 2023

Small buds on Cherry Trees early in mid February near the Convocation Center

Photo Credit: Eric Boll

Chubu University students and Global Affairs leadership standing next to museum complex sinage

OHIO Museum Complex Cherry Trees Signage

The Cherry Trees on Athens campus are a beautiful symbol of Ohio University's longstanding relationship with Chubu University. Students from Chubu met with Dr. Tadashi Shiozawa, Director of Center for International Affairs at Chubu University, and Dr. Ji-Yeung Jang, OHIO Interim Executive Director for Global Affairs, near the cherry trees where the OHIO Museum Complex has placed signage to create a living museum on campus.

These global footprints on our own campus are a testament of the strength OHIO finds in connecting with international students and its relationship with Chubu University.

Photo Slideshow Archive

 

 

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    A picturesque spring at Ohio University

    April 27, 2023

    Photos of a beautiful spring at Ohio University, featuring the iconic cherry blossom trees.

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    Photos: Cherry blossom season ushers in spring at Ohio University

    March 24, 2023
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    12 Places to See Cherry Blossoms in the United States

    February 17, 2023

    Japan might be the best-known destination for cherry blossoms, but there are parks, gardens, and scenic drives where you can see these pale pink flowers all over the United States.

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    Spring has sprung as the iconic cherry blossoms bloom on OHIO's Athens campus

    April 14, 2022

    Photographers and student photographers from University Communications and Marketing have photographed the famous trees for those near and far to enjoy.

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