The cherry tree died during the Jogan era (859 to 876), but SAKANOUE no Takimori grew a spaling from its root as per the Emperor's orders, and the tree regained much of its branches and leaves.
貞観(日本)年間（859年-876年）に枯れたが、その根から生じた芽を坂上滝守が勅命で培養し、ふたたび枝葉が盛んになった。