Prunus japonica
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Rosales |
| Family: | Rosaceae |
| Genus: | Prunus |
| Subgenus: | Prunus subg. Prunus |
| Section: | Prunus sect. Microcerasus |
| Species: | P. japonica
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Prunus japonica (also Cerasus japonica), also called Japanese bush cherry,[1] Oriental bush cherry, or Korean bush cherry is a shrub species in the genus Prunus that is widely cultivated for ornamental use. Its native range extends from Central China through to the Korean peninsula.
Description
The shrub reaches 1.5 m by 1.5 m. Its flowers are
sour cherry.[citation needed
]
Each fruit has one seed. The plant usually grows from seed but can also be propagated through cutting or layering.[citation needed]
Habitat
The plant thrives on well-drained and moist
lime in the soil but not too much. It is mostly found at woodlands or sunny places.[2]
Other uses
The leaves of this plant procure a green dye, while the fruit procures a greenish to grayish dye.
Varieties
There are several varieties:[citation needed]
- P. japonica eujaponica
- P. japonica gracillima
- P. kerii
- P. japonica nakaii, originated from Manchuria, which gives bigger plums (up to 50 mm in diameter).
See also
- Cherry Blossom
References
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