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Therein lies the problem.  The wellness, or lack thereof, for these beautiful trees is something that is becoming more problematic over time.  These trees may be getting killed because of the many visitors that come to see them each year.  Thanks to damage that humans cause to the environment when they drive to the area, or are brought to the area by buses or taxi-cabs.  Also thanks to the damage that people walking around the trees do from their own body weight.  And at times thanks to people that want their own small clippings off the trees.

These delicate plants are possibly being damaged by people that come to admire their beauty and don't realize that in getting as close-up as they can to the trees they are mashing down the soil around the trees and causing damage to the roots of the trees.   They are definitely weakened when visitors break off small branches and other clippings so they can take home souvenirs of their visits.  And also definitely weakened by the exhaust and emissions of vehicles that pass through the area.

What should be done about it?  Should we no longer allow visitors to the area?  Should the trees be blocked off even more than they already are so that visitors are no longer able to walk in the areas around them?

I don't have the answer, but I rather hope that one is found soon so that these trees survive well into the future.  While I might suffer from allergies when the pollen is heavy in the air, I know that seeing these trees in full bloom is one of the most beautiful things about spring.  Looking at trees that go from branches with tiny little blossoms to full bloom seems to be magical and is so inspiring.  It can and does lift your spirits and takes away the duldrums of winter.  All things I hope continue for a long, long time.