The cherry tree was treasured around the Mediterranean and was a favorite fruit of the Greeks, Romans and Egyptians. Cherries were eaten as fruit, used in sauces for its sweetness when ripe and tartness when picked early, and was used in many dishes and even used to make cherry wine and other alcoholic beverages. In China, the cherry flower is a prominent cultural symbol, and in Japan, the flower has come to represent the Samurai class. In both China and Japan there are annual festivals that celebrate the cherry tree.
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