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Selected cherry blossom pictures

Sakura is a tree belonging to the genus Sakura in Rosaceae, and its bark is gray. Inflorescence umbrella-shaped, with 3-4 flowers; Pedicel 2-2.5 cm long, pubescent; Stamens ca. 32; Style base sparsely pilose; Flowers bloom in April.

Cherry blossoms are native to temperate regions around the Himalayas in the northern hemisphere.

Another name

Tokyo cherry blossoms, Japanese cherry blossoms.

Growth habit

Cherry blossom is a temperate and subtropical tree species, which likes sunshine and warm and humid climate conditions and has certain cold resistance.

The soil requirement is not strict, and it is suitable for growing in loose and fertile sandy loam with good drainage, but it is not tolerant to salt and alkali.

The root system is shallow, avoiding stagnant water and low-lying land.

It has certain cold tolerance and drought tolerance, but it is not suitable for planting in coastal areas with typhoons because of its weak ability to resist smoke and wind.

distribution range

There are more than 100 species of cherry blossoms, which are distributed in the temperate zone of the northern hemisphere: Asia, Europe to North America, and the main species are distributed in the west and southwest of China, Japan and South Korea.

Garden cultivation is found in Beijing, Xi, Qingdao, Nanjing and Nanchang in China.

Main value

Cherry blossoms, with bright colors and lush foliage, are important ornamental trees in early spring and are often used in gardens.

Group planting can also be planted on hillsides, courtyards, roadsides and in front of buildings.

When it is in full bloom, the flowers are many and gorgeous, and the trees are full of brilliance, like clouds, which is extremely spectacular.

It can be planted in a large area to create a "flower sea" landscape, 35-35 clusters can be dotted in the green space to form a brocade group, or it can be planted alone to form the painting meaning of "all green is red from the middle".

Cherry blossoms can also be used as street trees, hedges or bonsai.