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Japanese Cherry

Prunus serrulata

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Diet

Autotroph

Lifespan

40 years

Length

10.0 m

Trend

→ Stable

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About

El símbolo por excelencia de la primavera en Japón, los cerezos japoneses producen efímeras nubes de flores blancas y rosas cada primavera: un acontecimiento cultural llamado hanami (contemplación de flores) celebrado durante siglos. Alcanzando hasta 25 metros, fueron domesticados a partir de especies silvestres de Prunus a lo largo de más de un milenio de cultivo selectivo, produciendo principalmente variedades ornamentales estériles que se propagan por injerto. Se reconocen más de 200 cultivares, siendo el Somei Yoshino el que constituye la mayoría de las famosas avenidas de cerezos de Japón.

Fun Facts

✨ The blooming period lasts only about 2 weeks.
✨ There are over 200 cultivar varieties.
✨ Cherry blossom viewing (hanami) dates back over 1,000 years.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

🌲 Forest 🏗️ Artificial - Terrestrial

Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (7 countries), North America (United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, New Zealand), and South America (Brazil).

🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇫🇷 France 🇮🇪 Ireland 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States 🇦🇺 Australia 🇳🇿 New Zealand 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇳🇱 Netherlands

Diet & Behavior

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Autotroph

Japanese Cherry is classified as autotroph, adapted to its ecological niche.

Diet

🍽️ Autotroph

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (planta)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Rosales (Roses & Allies)

Family

Rosaceae (Rose Family)

Genus

Prunus (Cherries & Plums)

Species

Prunus serrulata (Japanese Cherry)

Names in Other Languages

French Cerisier du Japon

German Grannenkirsche

Portuguese cerejeira-branca

Similar Species in Prunus

Cerezo de Santa Lucía

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Japanese Cherry?

The scientific name of Japanese Cherry is Prunus serrulata. It belongs to the genus Prunus.

Where does Japanese Cherry live?

Japanese Cherry is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (7 countries), North America (United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, New Zealand), and South America (Brazil).. Countries include Australia, Belgium, Brazil, France, Ireland, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Sweden, Taiwan.

What family does Japanese Cherry belong to?

Japanese Cherry (Prunus serrulata) belongs to the genus Prunus, which is part of the taxonomic family Rosaceae.

What does Japanese Cherry eat?

Japanese Cherry is autotroph. Its diet is adapted to its natural habitat and ecological niche.

How long does Japanese Cherry live?

Japanese Cherry has an average lifespan of approximately 40 years in the wild.

What kingdom does Japanese Cherry belong to?

Japanese Cherry (Prunus serrulata) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (planta).

What are the closest relatives of Japanese Cherry?

The closest relatives of Japanese Cherry in the genus Prunus include albaricoque, Arañón, Capulin, Cerezo, Cerezo de Santa Lucía.