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Introduction to Tokyo Cherry Blossom Varieties and Analysis of Their Main Characteristics

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Family and genus: Rosaceae. Alternative names: Japanese cherry, Edo cherry. Morphological characteristics: Deciduous tree with dark brown, smooth bark; young twigs hairy. Leaves ovate-elliptic to obovate, 5-12cm long, apex acutely acuminate, base rounded to broadly cuneate, margin with fine pointed double serrations, veins on the underside and petioles pubescent. Flowers white to pale pink, 2-3cm in diameter, usually single-petaled, slightly fragrant; calyx tube tubular, hairy; pedicel about 2cm long, with short pubescence; 3-6 flowers arranged in short racemes. Drupe nearly spherical, black. Flowering period April.

Family and genus: Rosaceae

Alternative names: Japanese cherry, Edo cherry

Morphological characteristics: Deciduous tree with dark brown, smooth bark; young twigs hairy. Leaves ovate-elliptic to obovate, 5-12cm long, apex acutely acuminate, base rounded to broadly cuneate, margin with fine pointed double serrations, veins on the underside and petioles pubescent. Flowers white to pale pink, 2-3cm in diameter, usually single-petaled, slightly fragrant; calyx tube tubular, hairy; pedicel about 2cm long, with short pubescence; 3-6 flowers arranged in short racemes. Drupe nearly spherical, black. Flowering period April, before or at the same time as leaf emergence.

Distribution and habits: Native to Japan, widely cultivated in China, especially in cities of North China and the Yangtze River basin.

Application: When this species blooms in spring, the whole tree is splendid and very beautiful, but the flowering period is very short, lasting only about 1 week before the flowers fade; suitable for planting on hillsides, in courtyards, in front of buildings and along garden paths.

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