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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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일본에서 봄의 상징인 일본 벚나무는 매년 봄 하얗고 분홍빛 꽃구름을 피워 '하나미(꽃놀이)'라 불리는 수백 년 된 문화 행사의 주인공이다. 높이 최대 25미터까지 자라며, 수천 년에 걸친 선택 재배를 통해 야생 벚나무 품종에서 개량되어, 주로 접목으로 번식하는 불임 관상 품종이 주를 이룬다. 200가지가 넘는 품종이 알려져 있으며, 소메이요시노가 일본의 유명한 벚꽃 길 대부분을 차지한다.

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 (식물)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (피자식물문)

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 (식물).

What are the closest relatives of Japanese Cherry?

The closest relatives of Japanese Cherry in the genus Prunus include salgunamu, Allegheny Plum, Fenzls Almond, American Plum, Bat Laurel.