Identification: Oshima-zakura - Prunus speciosa - single white, mid-season, fragrant

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    Here are leaves from the Kits Beach Oshima.
     

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    Oshima-zakura - Prunus speciosa

    Here is the description Douglas Justice wrote for the VCBF Cherry Cultivars page:

    And here are photos taken by Joseph Lin on April 8, 2008.
     

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    Wow, this Oshima-zakura thread could use some photos. I guess they're all in the Kitsilano Neighbourhood Blog. This is the tree just coming into bloom.
     

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    Here are photos from the two Oshima-zakura at Kits Beach in bloom, on April 10.
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