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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

日本の春の象徴であるサクラ（Prunus serrulata）は、毎年春に白やピンクの花雲を咲かせ、「花見」と呼ばれる数百年の歴史を持つ文化的行事の主役となる。高さ最大25メートルに達し、千年以上の選択的栽培を経て野生のPrunus種から改良された。主に接ぎ木で繁殖する不稔の観賞用品種が多く、200以上の品種が知られており、ソメイヨシノが日本の桜並木の大部分を占める。

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 (植物)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (被子植物門)

Class

Magnoliopsida (モクレン綱)

Order

Rosales (バラ目)

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

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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 (植物).

What are the closest relatives of Japanese Cherry?

The closest relatives of Japanese Cherry in the genus Prunus include anzu, Choji-zakura, Kojo-no-mai, O-yamazakura, Bat Laurel.