Spring in Japan Is Signaled by the Cherry __ Tree

This page is the CodyCross answer for the clue below from City Life, Group 1654, Puzzle 2 (People Chatting).

Question is: Spring in Japan Is Signaled by the Cherry __ Tree

and the answer is: BLOSSOM

Word Meaning:

BLOSSOM — A flower, especially one indicating that a fruit tree is fruiting; (collectively) a mass of such flowers.

Definitions from Wiktionary.

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