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Sakura

Latin name: Prunus subhirtella (Miq.) Sok.

Also known as: Mountain cherry blossom.

Family and genus: Prunus, Rosaceae.

Morphological characteristics: The crown is oval to round, with alternate single leaves and glandular serrations. The flowers are solitary on the top of the branches or in clusters of 3-6 in umbrella-shaped or corymb-shaped inflorescences, which appear at the same time as the leaves. Or leaves first and flowers later, the calyx tube is bell-shaped or tube-shaped, and most of the cultivated varieties are double-petaled; the fruit is red or black and matures in May-June. Commonly cultivated species are: 1. Cherry blossom (P.serreulata) is a deciduous tree, 15-25m high, with dark chestnut brown and smooth bark. The leaves are ovate or ovate-elliptical, with semi-mature awn teeth on the edges; the flowers are white or pink, 2.5-4cm in diameter, and bloom in April. 2. Japanese evening cherry (P.lannesiana) is about 10m tall and has light gray bark. The leaves are obovate, with long awn-like teeth on the edges; the flowers are single or double, drooping, pink or nearly white, fragrant, 2-5 flowers in clusters, flowering in April

Origin and distribution: native to the Yangtze River Basin of my country . It is cultivated throughout North China.

Ecological habits: It likes sunshine and a warm and humid climate. It has loose soil requirements and grows best in deep and fertile sandy loam. It has a shallow root system and is weak to smoke and wind. The cherry blossoms are extremely beautiful. When they are in full bloom, the trees are full of flowers, like clouds and clouds. They are a famous ornamental flower that blooms in early spring.

Common species of the same genus:

1. Japanese cherry blossom (P.yedoensis Mats.)

The dry skin is dark gray, the leaves are oval, the apex is tapered or the tail Pointed, with an awn-like fine tip and heavily serrated margin, glandular at the tooth end, 2 glands at the upper end of the petiole, strip-shaped stipules with glandular teeth, multi-petaled flowers, white, pink or rose red, drupe spherical, about 1 cm in diameter , purple-black when ripe, there are two varieties of this species: ① Caixia Japanese cherry blossom (var. shojo Wils.): double petals, large, rose red; ② pink Japanese cherry blossoms (var. taizanfukus Wils.): double petals, medium size, pink color.

2. Mountain cherry (P.serrulata Lindl.), also known as green-skinned cherry. Dry-skinned millet is brown, the leaves are mostly oval-lanceolate, the apex is often tail-shaped, the edges have sharp single or double serrations, and there are glandular thorns on the tooth ends. The leaf surface is green and smooth, and the back is slightly white powdered with a midrib. Hairy, young leaves often brown. The petiole has 2-4 glands. The flowers are single or double, white or pink. The fruit is ovoid and spherical, black when ripe. It is a species native to China. It is mostly seen wild in the mountains of North China. It grows quickly, has strong germination ability, and is resistant to smoke and dust. It is often used as the rootstock of cherries, and the kernels can be used as medicine.

Note: Double cherry blossoms.

The language of flowers is tranquility.

Represents people who easily miss opportunities.

Sakura blossoms were introduced to Japan from China, and they are native to China.

Sakura is native to China. "Sakura Dakan" says that Japanese cherry blossoms were first spread from the Himalayas in China. Sakura spreads radioactively like all living things. Yunnan is geographically close to the Himalayas, so it is one of the first areas to benefit. Therefore, Yunnan cherry blossoms have been famous all over the world since ancient times. This has led to another legend in Japan, claiming that the ancestors of Japanese cherry blossoms were brought back from Yunnan by monks. This is as exploratory as some Japanese insisting that their ancestors are the Bai people of Yunnan. However, it is more believable that the cherry blossoms came to Japan from the Himalayas.

"Sakura Dakan" also said that after the cherry blossoms from the Himalayas were introduced to Japan, they were carefully cultivated and the varieties were continuously added in Japan to become a rich cherry blossom family. After becoming Japan's national flower, it has received more care and cultivation, and advanced varieties with more ornamental qualities have emerged. However, several kinds of cherry blossoms native to the Himalayas still grow in Japan, such as Arbor Sakura, Crimson Cherry, etc. Yunnan cherry blossoms belong to the same family as Japanese cherry blossoms. They evolved from the native chokecherries in Tengchong and Longling areas. They are a variant. The flowers change from single to double, and the color changes from light pink to deep pink. This color is the difference from the Japanese cherry blossoms, which are also highly ornamental. The flowers of Japanese cherry blossoms are mostly light pink.

Sakura Season

In Japan, April is more lively than the New Year, because April is the time when cherry blossoms are in full bloom.

As soon as March enters, Almost all Japanese people have begun to look forward to the blooming of cherry blossoms. When the weather gets warmer, the first cherry blossoms finally bloom in the cool spring breeze, and the annual cherry blossom viewing event begins. Newspapers, TV Here, news of "cherry blossoms blooming in a certain place" and "a cherry blossom festival will be held on a certain day" are constantly spread. The happy Japanese dress up and go out to enjoy cherry blossoms. Women put on kimonos, children are in full bloom, and even pets are wearing red. Green and full of joy. As the cherry blossoms bloom from south to north, the entire Japanese archipelago is immersed in a sea of ??flowers and festive celebrations.

The cherry blossoms in the trees are like clusters of pink clouds , floating on hillsides, roadsides, parks, courtyards, and even in the ravines of fields.

As a landscape, a symbol, and even a spirit, cherry blossoms have become unique to Japan. Culture. The Japanese custom of cherry blossom viewing has a long history. According to records, cherry blossom viewing has become a spring folk activity since the Edo period. The Edo period was the heyday of Japanese history. It can be said that the country is peaceful and the people are safe. After the people have enough food and clothing, , began to pay attention to spiritual enjoyment, and the cherry blossoms that bloom in early spring have since become a highlight in the minds of the Japanese.

The cherry blossoms are warm, pure, and noble. They are the first to bring the breath of spring to the Japanese people after the harsh winter. , the Japanese government designated March 15th to April 15th as the "Sakura Festival" every year. In this flower-viewing season, people bring their relatives and friends, bring wine and food, and sit on the ground under the cherry blossom trees, enjoying the cherry blossoms and drinking. It is really one of the joys of life.

Sakura has a history of more than 1,000 years in Japan. In the Nara period (710-794), when talking about flowers, it meant plum blossoms. In the Heian period (794--1192), cherry blossoms became the protagonist, and there were five times more songs about cherry blossoms than about plum blossoms. And Japan has had cherry blossom viewing activities for a long time. In the 7th century, Emperor Chito was particularly fond of cherry blossoms and visited Mount Yoshino in Nara many times to view them. In addition, it is said that the first cherry blossom viewing event in Japanese history was hosted by Emperor Saga in the 9th century. At first, cherry blossom viewing was only popular among the rich and powerful. It was not until the Edo period (1603-1867) that it became popular among ordinary people and formed a traditional folk custom.

Sakura's life is short. There is a folk proverb in Japan that says: "Sakura blooms in 7 days", which means that it takes about 7 days for a cherry blossom to bloom and wither, and about 16 days for the entire cherry tree to bloom and wither, forming the characteristic of cherry blossoms blooming and falling at the same time. It is this characteristic that makes cherry blossoms so attractive. It is respected as the national flower not only because of its charm and beauty, but more importantly because of its "heroic" ability to wither after a short period of brilliance.

"If you want to ask about the soul of Yamato, look at the mountain cherry blossoms under the morning sun." The Japanese believe that life is short, and living should be as bright as cherry blossoms. Even if you die, you should leave decisively. When the cherry blossoms fall, they are clean and simple, which is respected as the Japanese spirit.

Sakura is the most beloved flower species among Japanese people. The snow-like cherry blossoms symbolize the gorgeous and short-lived aesthetics of Japanese Bushido. In Japanese, "Sakura time" refers to the season when cherry blossoms are in full bloom, which is spring. When the cherry blossoms are in full bloom in the spring, going to the place where the cherry blossoms bloom most brilliantly, eating sushi, drinking Japanese sake, and being intoxicated by the "Hanafuki Snow" flying in the sky is the most important thing of the year for Japanese people. things.

To enjoy cherry blossoms, it is written as "花见" in Japanese. Hanami is a unique way to enjoy flowers in Japan. Whenever the cherry blossom season begins in spring, people gather at famous cherry blossom viewing spots in various places, sit under the pink and white flower trees, raise their glasses and sing, talk and laugh about spring, and capture the brilliant spring scenery. . With such an original Yamato style, the word "Hanami" has even been adopted as a proper English noun, meaning the Japanese cherry blossom viewing feast. Japanese people have a long history of cherry blossom viewing, which is generally believed to have originated from the cherry blossom feast held in the palace during the Heian period. On March 15, the third year of Keicho (1598), Toyotomi Hideyoshi held a flower-viewing party (called "Daigo no Hanami" in history) at Daigoji Temple in Kyoto, which is famous in history for its extravagance and magnificence. The mid-year behavior of Hanami becoming a common people in Japan was after the Edo period.

Japan in April is full of the smell of cherry blossoms. Whether it is a park or a street, there are cherry blossom trees in full bloom, making Japan, which is as delicate as a bonsai, even more beautiful.

As the national flower of Japan, cherry blossoms are deeply loved by Japanese and tourists. There are currently more than 300 types of cherry blossoms in Japan. The flowering season of cherry blossoms is in April, blooming from south to north. The earliest cherry blossoms can be seen in Okinawa, while the latest cherry blossoms are the coldest in Japan. of Hokkaido. The flowering period of cherry blossoms is not long, and they generally bloom for 10 days. They are like a pink cloud floating across Japan from south to north.

When the cherry blossoms are in bloom, you can smell the faint fragrance of flowers and admire red, pink and white cherry blossoms in parks and street flower viewing areas. At this time, large and small "Sakura Festivals" will be held all over Japan. Relatives and friends sit around under the cherry blossom trees, take out the bento (lunch box) prepared by each, drink champagne or Japanese sake, talk and laugh, and there are always people around. The petals of the flowers are passing by in the breeze, and the flower-viewing crowd, whether they know each other or not, will nod and say hello from time to time, and even exchange food.

Rather than so much cherry blossom viewing, it is better to say that cherry blossom viewing allows everyone to have a real "family day" and "friendship day". No wonder the Japanese enjoy it so much that some companies even list cherry blossom viewing as a "designated project" of the company.

The most unique place to enjoy cherry blossoms in Japan is Hakone. In this beautiful tourist resort, you can not only enjoy the cherry blossoms while soaking in hot springs, but also overlook the quiet and beautiful Mount Fuji.

Hakone is located 90 kilometers west of Tokyo. It is one of Japan's most representative tourist destinations and is surrounded by peaks. Hakone itself had several volcanic eruptions as early as 400,000 years ago, forming a cone-shaped volcano similar to Mount Fuji - Mt. Hakone. Later, due to the subsidence of the central part, a large volcanic caldera was formed. The water forms Lake Ashi with bright eyes and white teeth. Today, in the center of Mt. Hakone, visitors can still see steam

and sulfur smoke rising from it. As a designated national park in Japan, Hakone still has many places of interest worth visiting.

In April, when spring comes to Hakone, cherry blossoms bloom from the foot of Mt. Hakone, to the mountainside and to the top of the mountain. Due to the long flowering period, visitors can enjoy the cherry blossoms for a long time. In addition, Hakone is full of steaming, smoky Japanese open-air hot springs and small, exquisite and antique Japanese-style hotels, so it attracts a large number of tourists every year. Vacation.

Spring in Japan starts from Kyushu in early March to Hokkaido in mid-May, all the way from south to north. Wherever this "Sakura Front" advances, the cherry blossoms take turns to show off, and it is lively. The cherry blossom feast also spreads from south to north. It only takes three to five days for the cherry blossoms to bloom and fade. Once it rains, the brilliant cherry blossoms may come to an end the next day. Although the flowering period is short, the Japanese still celebrate it with a lively banquet, just like a happy cherry blossom carnival. meeting.

Descriptions of cherry blossoms abound in Japanese classical literature, and literati of all ages have left countless works praising cherry blossoms. In the ancient Japanese literary classic "Kojin Collection: Spring Song" There are 70 poems about cherry blossoms, accounting for most of the collection; many haiku by Matsuo Basho, a famous poet in the Edo period, also have the theme of praising cherry blossoms.

Japanese people are very fond of admiring cherry blossoms. There are few people who are "imaginative" or "walking around", most of them are in groups, parking and sitting and making love. They change from the usual solitary and busy routine, and gather with relatives, friends, classmates and colleagues, or even neighbors. , ranging from a few people to dozens of people, prepare food and drink in advance, occupy a good spot for cherry blossom viewing, gather under the cherry blossom trees, and enjoy themselves to the fullest. Regular cherry blossom viewing will include a speech from the organizer, etc. Programs, family and friends-style cherry blossom viewing activities are more casual and have no fixed pattern.

People eat food and drink under the cherry blossom trees, talk loudly, sing and dance, and have a great time! Young people who like music will certainly forget They had to bring their audio equipment and favorite musical instruments. They sang loudly in front of the microphone, danced to the music, and the cheerful air filled every corner. Japan, which has always been known for its tranquil environment, is full of joy in this season; it always pursues efficiency. , the fast Japanese can only relax their body and mind, relieve mental pressure, and enhance communication with each other at this time. In this kind of "Good Flower Appreciation" activity where all the people participate together, Everyone is happy.

When the cherry blossoms die, a gust of wind blows, and the cherry blossoms fall one after another on the tree, and a burst of cheers can be heard under the tree. The Japanese call this colorful fallen flower "flower rain". Seeing your beloved The flowers drift away in the wind. Not only do they not feel the sadness of Daiyu burying flowers, but they also find it happiness to bathe in the rain of flowers. What the Japanese appreciate is the cherry blossoms that "are born with vigor and go away calmly" attitude towards life, which also coincides with the Japanese outlook on life in which they strive to realize their own values.

I have never witnessed people in a country being so obsessed with a kind of flower, and I have never felt that An entire nation has ever loved a culture so deeply. Perhaps, this is the foundation of Japanese culture!