[godwine]

just out of curiosity, is there any cherry blossom expert here on the forum?

MY question is, does anyone know if the cherry blossom planted in washingdon maintain the same genetic sequence as the ones in Japan? I understand that the Japanese gave them the plant years ago, but given the difference in weather, geographic location and such, did the plan mutate/evolve? If so, is it something that can be identified physically?