Directly south of the mall, the Tidal Basin features rows of Japanese cherry trees. Japanese cherry trees are planted on the grounds. Another 133 Japanese cherry trees were planted in spring 1916. His bow was made of "azusa" wood, specifically the "Betula grossa" or Japanese cherry birch. In spiring, over 100 blooming Japanese Cherry Trees surround the Pecan Grove. Ten Japanese cherry trees were planted in a diameter of eight-meter circle. The Japanese cherry trees represent the memory of those who died and provide remembrance. Common motifs of "Hokokai" includes Japanese cherry blossoms, butterflies, and chrysanthemums. There are also Japanese cherry trees planted near the garden's entrance that bloom in spring. Japanese cherry trees, blooming in April, plays a particularly distinctive role among the parks vegetation. In spring, Japanese cherry, wisteria, camellia, and peony bloom.