Which country has the most cherry blossoms?

Botanical name: Sakura

Latin name: Prunus subhirtella (Miq.) Sok.

Alternative name: Mountain cherry.

Family and genus: Prunus, Rosaceae.

Morphological characteristics: deciduous tree, up to 6 meters high, with a diameter at breast height of 25 centimeters. The bark is purple-brown, smooth and shiny, with horizontal stripes. The leaves are alternate, oval or obovate-elliptical, with awn teeth on the edges, pointed apex and glands, dark green and shiny surface, slightly lighter on the back. The stipules are lanceolate and linear, with serrated edges and fine cracks, and glands at the ends of the cracks. There are three or five flowers on each branch, forming an umbel, with sepals spread horizontally and petals with notches at their tips, white or red. Flowers bloom together with leaves or behind leaves in March. The core is spherical, red at first, then purple-brown, and matures in July.

Origin distribution: Originated from the Yangtze River Basin of my country and Japan. 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.

Breeding and cultivation: mainly sowing, cutting and grafting.

Common species of the same genus:

1. Japanese cherry blossom (P.yedoensis Mats.): dark gray dry skin, oval leaves, apex acuminate or tail tip, and awn-shaped edges The tip is heavily serrated, the tooth end is glandular, and there are 2 glands on the upper end of the petiole. The stipules are strip-shaped and have glandular teeth. The flower has multiple petals, white, pink or rose red. The drupe is 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.

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.

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.

As for the common article claiming that Chinese cherry blossoms come from Japan, this is really a mistake. This is also related to the fact that there are not many records of the name "Sakura" in Chinese classics. Because cherry blossoms and cherries look very similar, ancient records are quite vague. Ancient cherry blossoms are not as familiar as other famous flowers, but traces of their fragrance can still be found in ancient books. Bai Juyi's poem "Newly planted red cherry trees in the small garden, leisurely strolling around the branches" describes the scene of cherry blossoms in full bloom. Cherry blossoms were mentioned in Yu Ruoying's poem of the Ming Dynasty: "The sound of rain is soft in March, and the cherry blossoms are like apricot blossoms." The cherry blossoms in Japan are particularly prosperous, and their reputation exceeds that of our country's cherry blossoms, giving them the illusion of being native.

This reminds me of a digression. my country is a big country of horticulture and flowers. More than 85% of the flowers in the world today originate from China. However, peonies, rhododendrons, peonies, roses, etc., which are known as my country's top ten famous flowers, have all been registered as "international status" by other countries, so that new varieties bred in my country need to be certified by them first. The only one who has not been registered is Osmanthus fragrans. At the moment I put this pen down, it’s hard to say whether it has already been registered. Linking to "Sakuhara Japan Theory" is enough to make people think that we should strengthen research and awareness in this area.

2. Sakura Season

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

Once you enter 3 In March, almost all Japanese people began to look forward to the blooming of cherry blossoms. When the weather got warmer, the first cherry blossoms finally bloomed in the cool spring breeze, and the annual cherry blossom viewing event kicked off. In the newspaper , on TV, there are constant reports of "cherry blossoms blooming in a certain place" and "a cherry blossom festival is held on a certain day". 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 kimonos. Red and green, 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 joy.

The cherry blossoms in the trees look like clusters of pink. Clouds are 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 a symbol of Japan. Unique 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 having enough food and clothing, they began to pay attention to spiritual enjoyment. The cherry blossoms that bloom in early spring have since become a beauty spot in the minds of Japanese people.

Sakura blossoms are warm, pure and noble. They are the first to bring the breath of spring after the harsh winter. The Japanese people and the Japanese government designate March 15th to April 15th every year as the "Sakura Festival". 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 from the trees one after another, and a burst of cheers can be heard under the tree. The Japanese call this colorful fallen blossoms "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 There has never been an entire nation that loves a culture so deeply. Perhaps this is the foundation of Japanese culture!

3. Analysis of the personality and love of Sakura people

Sakura has always been the most popular among Japanese people. Favorite spring flowers. The cherry blossoms in full bloom make people stop and admire them.

Basic personality: You are as charming as a blooming cherry blossom, and people cannot ignore your existence. No matter where you go, you are the center of attention. You like to take care of others and have countless friends. You are very popular and everyone likes to ask you for help. You will also cope with difficulties optimistically. Your super mobility can always help you overcome difficulties.

Love tendencies: Girls born in the year of Sakura have always been different and very popular with the opposite sex. Even if he doesn't speak, he is very popular. But you are so passionate that as long as you like someone, you will turn a blind eye to other things. You will be completely accommodating to the other person’s time and preferences. Boys like your enthusiasm, but be careful that excessive enthusiasm can become a burden. Sometimes you should try to step back and calm down and give each other some space, so that love can last long.

Be careful: you can be very self-centered at times, so don’t forget to stay humble and grateful. Your exclusiveness will reveal your possessiveness and jealousy, which will only make you unable to get love. Please trust the person you love.

Sakura Flower Language: The law of fate is endless cycles. So accept each other happily.

Sakura - the national flower of Japan

Japan is known as the "Land of Sakura". Every time when the spring is bright, cherry blossom trees are planted all over the Japanese archipelago. The flowers are in clusters and colorful. People will come in droves to the cherry blossom forests to admire the brilliant cherry blossoms and enjoy the unique cherry blossoms in Japan. a cultural atmosphere. People wear kimonos, smile and enjoy not only the spring of nature, but also the spring of life. Sakura, a deciduous tree of the Rosaceae family. The flowers bloom in April, but the peak flowering period is only six or seven days. Cherry blossoms bloom from south to north in Japan. Flower lovers can admire the cherry blossoms from the south to the north for up to half a year.

The origin of cherry blossoms

Sakura blossoms bloom in March and April every year. There are many varieties of cherry blossoms, including red and white. When the flowers bloom, they are extremely gorgeous (xuàn), but The flowering period is short, and it quickly withers after showing all its beauty to others. The Japanese appreciate the heroic character of cherry blossoms very much.