# Cherry Blossom (*Prunus serrulata*) Cherry Blossoms are beautiful trees with pink or white flowers that bloom in spring. They are often seen in parks and gardens, bringing joy with their delicate petals. - **Category:** [Trees](https://www.snappit.app/explore/categories/tree) - **Rarity:** Common - **Danger:** 1/5 · Very low - **Habitat:** Parks, Gardens - **Also known as:** Sakura ![Cherry Blossom](https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=Special:Redirect/file/Cerisier_du_Japon_Prunus_serrulata.jpg&width=800) Photo: Myrabella, CC BY-SA 3.0 · [Wikimedia Commons](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Cerisier_du_Japon_Prunus_serrulata.jpg) ## Appearance The Cherry Blossom is a breathtaking tree, famous for its abundant clusters of delicate pink or white flowers that burst open in spring. Its smooth, often reddish-brown bark and spreading canopy make it a distinctive sight. The blossoms often have notched petals, setting them apart. ## Taxonomy - **Kingdom:** Plantae - **Phylum:** Tracheophyta - **Class:** Magnoliopsida - **Order:** Rosales - **Family:** Rosaceae - **Genus:** Prunus ## Interesting facts - Cherry Blossom petals often fall like pink snow, creating beautiful, temporary carpets on the ground! - Some rare cherry blossoms can mysteriously change color, starting pink and fading to white over their bloom! - The spectacular bloom of a cherry blossom tree usually lasts only about one to two weeks! - There are over 100 different types of cherry blossom trees, each with unique flower shapes! ## Special abilities - **Spring Showstopper:** Cherry Blossom can perfectly time its dazzling bloom with spring's warmth, ensuring optimal conditions for pollination and new growth. - **Pollinator Magnet:** Cherry Blossom has vibrant, fragrant flowers that brilliantly attract bees and other insects, ensuring its seeds are spread widely. - **Seasonal Renewal:** Cherry Blossom can shed its leaves in autumn to conserve energy, allowing it to survive winter and burst forth with new life in spring. - **Feathered Friends' Feast:** Cherry Blossom has small, tart fruits that become a vital food source for many bird species after its beautiful petals have fallen. ## Measurements & details - **Height:** 8-15 m - **Spread:** 5-10 m - **Edible:** Yes - **Size:** 30-60 cm - **Lifespan:** 25-50 years - **Fruit Type:** Small drupe (cherry) - **Growth Rate:** Medium - **Leaf Type:** Deciduous ## Ecological connections - **Pollinates:** European Honey Bee (*Apis mellifera*) — collects nectar and pollen from flowers - **Pollinates:** Common Eastern Bumblebee (*Bombus impatiens*) — visits blossoms for sweet nectar and pollen - **Eats:** [American Robin](https://www.snappit.app/explore/american-robin) (*Turdus migratorius*) — feasts on the small, tart cherry fruits in summer - **Eats:** [Cedar Waxwing](https://www.snappit.app/explore/cedar-waxwing) (*Bombycilla cedrorum*) — eats the cherries, helping disperse seeds ## Traits - [Deciduous](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/deciduous): Deciduous plants periodically shed all their leaves, typically during autumn or dry seasons. - [Flowering](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/flowering): Flowering plants are any plants that produce flowers as part of their reproductive cycle. - [Ornamental](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/ornamental): Ornamental plants are cultivated primarily for their aesthetic appeal, enhancing landscapes and gardens with their attractive foliage, flowers, or form. - [Spring Blooming](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/spring-blooming): Spring blooming plants produce their flowers during the spring season, often signifying the end of winter and the start of new growth. - [Fragrant Flower](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/fragrant-flower): Fragrant flowers emit a pleasant aroma, often to attract pollinators or for defense. - [Longevous](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/longevous): This trait characterizes organisms with an exceptionally long lifespan compared to others of their kind. - [Urban Friendly](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/urban-friendly): This habitat trait indicates species that can coexist with humans in urban and suburban environments, utilizing man-made structures and green spaces. ## Collections - [Flowers](https://www.snappit.app/explore/collections/flowers) - [Trees](https://www.snappit.app/explore/collections/trees) ## Safety **Danger:** 1/5 · Very low Enjoy the beauty of Cherry Blossoms from a distance and avoid climbing or shaking the trees. ## Frequently Asked Questions ### How to identify Cherry Blossom? Count the petals where you can, then compare the flower's center, its symmetry, how the blooms are grouped and the leaves below. Color varies between garden varieties and shifts with the light. Flower Identifier: upload a photo and compare the visible details. ### How tall is Cherry Blossom? 8-15 m ### How wide does Cherry Blossom spread? 5-10 m ### Is Cherry Blossom edible? Yes ### How big is Cherry Blossom? 30-60 cm ### How long does Cherry Blossom live? 25-50 years ### Where is Cherry Blossom usually found? Parks, Gardens ### What kind of fruit does Cherry Blossom produce? Small drupe (cherry) ## Where to spot - [Garibaldi Provincial Park](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/garibaldi-provincial-park) — British Columbia, CA · State Park - [Queen Anne Boulevard](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/queen-anne-boulevard) — Washington, US · Park - [Backlick Stream Valley Park](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/backlick-stream-valley-park) — Virginia, US · Park - [Hofgarten Würzburg](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/hofgarten-wurzburg) — Bayern, DE · Park - [Japanischer Garten (Bad Langensalza)](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/japanese-garden-bad-langensalza) — Thüringen, DE · Park - [Observatory Park](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/observatory-park) — Colorado, US · Park [View all places to see Cherry Blossom](https://www.snappit.app/guides/where-to-see/cherry-blossom) ## More Trees - [English Oak](https://www.snappit.app/explore/english-oak) (*Quercus robur*) - [Sessile Oak](https://www.snappit.app/explore/sessile-oak) (*Quercus petraea*) - [Northern Red Oak](https://www.snappit.app/explore/northern-red-oak) (*Quercus rubra*) - [White Oak](https://www.snappit.app/explore/white-oak) (*Quercus alba*) --- Source: [Cherry Blossom: Facts & Places to See — Snappit](https://www.snappit.app/explore/cherry-blossom)