Who can tell me the legend of cherry blossoms?

The flower language of cherry blossoms is noble, and cherry blossoms are the embodiment of beauty and wisdom.

Cherry blossoms are the pride of the Japanese nation. Japanese people think that cherry blossoms are elegant, vigorous, exquisite, simple and independent. Like the majestic Mount Fuji, they are symbols of hard work, courage and wisdom. Ask the soul of Yamato and watch the cherry blossoms at sunrise. The Japanese believe that life is too short, to live as brightly as cherry blossoms, and to leave decisively even if you die. When the cherry blossoms fall, they are spotless and crisp, and are honored as the Japanese spirit.

Distribution of Cherry Blossoms Cherry Blossoms are world-famous flowers and trees. There are more than 65,438+000 species in the world, which are distributed in warm areas of Asia, Europe and North America. Botanically, it is a deciduous tree (a few are evergreen or shrubs) belonging to Rosaceae (Sakura). ), mainly distributed in South China, Yangtze River Basin, North China, Northeast China, Japan, North Korea and other places in the north temperate zone of China.

China is one of the main origins of cherry blossoms. As early as the Qin and Han Dynasties, cherry blossom cultivation had been applied in palace gardens, and it had generally appeared in private gardens in the Tang Dynasty. The word "cherry blossoms" was first seen in Li Shangyin's poems in the Tang Dynasty: "The land of mourning for Zheng urgently needs to be taken care of, and cherry blossoms will always hang on the Yang 'an." Later, some poets mentioned it many times, such as Yuan's poem "The willow color is green, the cherry blossoms are wet with snow" and Ming Ruoying's poem "March is sunny, and the cherry blossoms are suspicious of apricot blossoms".

Judging from the number of wild cherry blossoms, China is much more than Japan, but on the other hand, it seems that few people know that there are many varieties cultivated in Japan that cannot be seen in other parts of the world. There are more than 800 kinds of cherry blossoms in the world, more than 30 kinds and more than 300 varieties in Japan, and all the parks in Japan are full of cherry blossoms.

The growth characteristics of cherry blossoms have a short life span. There is a folk proverb in Japan that says: "Cherry blossoms last for seven days", that is, it takes about seven days for a cherry blossom to bloom and wither, and about 16 days for a whole cherry tree to bloom and wither, which forms the characteristics of cherry blossoms blooming and falling. It is this feature that makes cherry blossoms so attractive. Being honored as the national flower is not only because of its charm and charm, but more importantly, its "heroic" withering after its brief glory.

Varieties of Japanese cherry blossoms

Hanfeizi Sakura got this name because of its strong color. More like cherry blossoms than cherry blossoms. When flowering, the petals are bell-shaped downward. In addition, nectar will be secreted when flowering, attracting many butterflies to spread pollen. This kind of cherry blossom is distributed in southern China and Taiwan Province Province besides Japan. There are many plants in the warm zone of Japan, but some people say that this cherry blossom in Okinawa is wild. The flowering period is165438+ from late October to early February (Okinawa) and middle March (Tokyo).

Ishigaki Sakura is named after its widespread distribution in Izu Oshima. Strong sea breeze resistance and early growth period. There are no fine hairs on flowers and leaves, and there is an elegant fragrance when they bloom. Petals are about 2cm long and leaves are 8- 13cm long. The white flowers are very beautiful against the green leaves. The leaves of this cherry blossom are also used to wrap "cherry cake" snacks. The flowering period is in late March (Izu Oshima, South Izu) and early April (Tokyo).

The colors of cherry blossoms are white and purple, while the leaf buds are purple, brown and yellow-green. The color contrasts with the hue of leaves and buds, which has a very elegant temperament. This kind of cherry tree has a long life, so many of them are designated as natural monuments by various places. Mainly distributed in the southern half of Japan, mostly in mountainous areas. The flowering period is from mid-March to late March (Kagoshima), early to mid-April (Kyoto and Tokyo) and late April (Matsushima).

Dashan Sakura is distributed in the Japanese archipelago except Kyushu and Okinawa. Suitable for cold regions, so there are many places in Hokkaido and Northeast China, and there are many places in kanto region, such as sunshine. Like cherry blossoms, there are white spots on the back of leaves, which are thicker than cherry blossoms. These flowers are big and look beautiful. This flower is also called "Riccardo Chailly Mountain Sakura" and "Hongshan Sakura". The flowering period is from late April to early May (sunlight).

Xia Ying, Xia Ying and Shan Ying are very similar, but there are no white spots behind the leaves. In addition, there are many fine hairs on flower stalks, flower stalks and leaves. Petals are usually white, and only when the mountain cherry and the mountain cherry spread out do they begin to bloom. Cherry blossoms are widely distributed in Japan, and are also planted in Hokkaido, Honshu and Shikoku. The flowering period is from early April to mid-April (Mishima City), mid-April to late April (Tokyo), late April (Fukushima), mid-May (Zhongguang) and late May (Hokkaido).

The calyx tube on the other side of Edo has a distinctive shape, and the lower part is round, bulging into a pot. Early flowering, named after staged flowering in spring. Petals are about 1cm long, and the colors are pure white and reddish purple, but red is more common. This kind of cherry tree is very robust and very old, and many of them are as tall as 15-20 meters. The flowering period is from late March (Tokyo), mid-April (Sendai and Kanazawa) and from late April to early May (Morioka).

Branched cherry blossoms are also famous abroad, because their patterns are beautiful and have high appreciation value. The stem is about 2.5cm, the color is pale pink, and it looks like white when it is in full bloom. Almost all cherry blossoms have drooping varieties, but generally speaking, drooping cherry blossoms refer to this kind of cherry blossoms. Except for the drooping cherry branches, it is no different from Sakura on the other side of Edo. In addition, there are drooping varieties such as "orange" and "cherry blossom". The flowering period is in late March (Tokyo).

On the other side, the petiole is short, the lower part of calyx tube is slightly raised, and the flowers open downwards. This kind of cherry blossom is a hybrid of Sakura Edo and Sakura Bean. With thin branches, it is more suitable for planting in a small garden than the cherry trees on the other side of Edo. Just like its name, it produces lovely reddish flowers in early spring, and these flowers are often cut off as decorative plum blossoms. The flowering period is in late March (Miyagi), early April (Tokyo, Kanazawa), middle April (Morioka) and early May (Songyuan).

Yoshino is a kind of cherry blossom, which is a hybrid of Dashan Sakura and Edo Sakura. There are many fine hairs on the petiole, calyx tube and sepals. The upper part of calyx tube is thin and the buds are pink. Red and white flowers bloom before the leaves grow out, giving people a very gorgeous impression. It is widely planted in parks and schools and is now the most popular cherry blossom all over Japan. The flowering period is early April (Kyoto, Tokyo) and late April to mid-May (Morioka, Hokkaido).

Most of the bean cherry blossoms grow on the mountains centered on Mount Fuji and Hakone-machi, so they are also called "Fuji Sakura" and "Hakone-machi Sakura". The distribution ranges from August in the north, Izu Peninsula in the south and Fangzong Peninsula in the east. The color is white and reddish, and the stem is about 2.5CM. People often cut off cherry branches and plant them as bonsai. The flowering period is from early March to early May (local) and from late March to early April (Tokyo).

Cherry Blossom Legend has it that Japan is rich in cherry blossoms and is known as the "country of cherry blossoms". Cherry blossoms in Japan have a history of 1000 years. It is said that there was once a smart and beautiful girl named "Mumosaic Collection", which means cherry blossoms. She started from Okinawa, Japan, passed through Kyushu, Kansai and Kanto, and arrived in Hokkaido, spreading cherry blossoms symbolizing love and hope all over the place. From then on, cherry blossoms bloom from south to north in turn and never wither.

The history of cherry blossoms Cherry blossoms have a history of 1000 years in Japan. In Nara period (7 10-794), when it comes to flowers, it means plum blossom. In Heian period (794- 1 192), cherry blossoms became the leading role, and there were five times more songs about cherry blossoms than Yongmei flowers. And there have been cherry blossom viewing activities in Japan for a long time. In the 7th century, Emperor Zhi Zhi was particularly fond of cherry blossoms and visited yoshinoyama in Nara many times. In addition, it is said that the first cherry blossom viewing conference in Japanese history was held under the auspices of Emperor Emei in the 9th century. At first, cherry blossom viewing was only popular among dignitaries, and it didn't spread to ordinary people until the Edo period (1603- 1867), forming a traditional folk custom.

The use of cherry blossoms Cherry blossoms have beautiful flowers and free and easy trees. When they are in full bloom, they are like Yushu Qionghua, piled with clouds and snow, which is very spectacular. They are excellent garden ornamental plants, so people often plant them in front of buildings, beside grasslands, on hillsides and by pools. They are suitable for individual planting and group planting. In summer, cherry trees are lush and shaded, and as street trees on secondary roads or sidewalks, they are also very beautiful and decent. Sakura is also a good cut flower, its branches can last for nearly half a month, and its leaves are also very popular food packaging materials.