Sakura, another famous cherry blossom, belongs to Prunus subgenus of Rosaceae. It is native to temperate regions around the Himalayas in the northern hemisphere and is cultivated all over the world. Cherry blossoms are deciduous trees with purple-brown bark, alternate leaves and flowers, awned teeth on the edge, dark green and shiny surface. There are three or five flowers on each branch, forming an umbrella. The petals are notched at the top, and the colors are mostly white and red. March flowers bloom with the leaves open or behind them. Cherry blossoms are fragrant and gorgeous, and are often used for garden viewing. Cherry blossoms can be made into sushi and leaves can also be processed into kimchi. Cherry blossoms are regarded as a symbol of spring and are deeply loved by the Japanese people. They are the national flowers of Japan.

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