The Japanese cherry is a spectacular tree native to Japan-China.  very famous worldwide for its colorful blooms, being in Japan a famous event every spring where these trees form incredible colorful landscapes. 

Widely cultivated throughout the world for its spectacular color when it blooms in spring, its use being very popular to make beautiful bonsai. 

Prefer slightly stony and limestone soils in cool mountainous areas.

To sow, it must be cold stratified for a minimum of 2 months, then leave the seeds to soak in water at room temperature for one day and then sow in a seedbed with a sandy substrate that drains well in a sheltered, warm and bright place. 

Germination is very irregular , it can be from a few weeks after the stratification to several months if the environmental conditions are not good .