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What other names does the Japanese late cherry blossom have? An introduction to common names

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The Japanese late cherry blossom (Prunus serrulata), a plant of the genus Prunus in the rose family (Rosaceae), is a deciduous tree, with a few being evergreen shrubs. Its bark is silvery-gray with lip-shaped lenticels, and its leaves are elliptic-ovate, long elliptic to obovate. Its flowering period is noticeably affected by climate, and it is a famous ornamental plant. Its flower buds have the medicinal value of "relieving cough and dispelling wind."

Introduction to the Japanese late cherry blossom

Cherry blossoms belong to shallow-rooted tree species and prefer sunny, deep, fertile, well-drained soil, with a certain degree of cold tolerance.

The Japanese late cherry blossom has large, fragrant flowers, and when in full bloom it is a mass of gorgeous blossoms. It has both the subtle fragrance of plum and the splendor of peach, making it an excellent variety among cherry blossoms.

Generally speaking, cherry blossoms are best planted in groups, most suitably in block-like mass plantings, with evergreen trees planted between the blocks as a foil. This not only fully brings out the ornamental effect of the cherry blossoms but also helps with the prevention and control of pests and diseases. Among Japanese late cherry blossoms, varieties with large, fragrant flowers as well as the four-season-blooming "Shikizakura" are all suitable for planting beside garden buildings or as solitary specimens; as for the "Oshima cherry" among late cherry blossoms, it is a good choice for coastal cities and industrial and mining cities.

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