Wuhan University (WHU) is home to 17 distinct varieties of cherry blossoms, each with its own unique characteristics and blooming period. Below is an introduction to some of them:

Prunus campanulata

This species can be either a tree or a shrub. Its pink flowers measure 1.5-2 centimeters in diameter, with funnel-shaped calyces that are slightly swollen at the base. The petals are notched at the tip. The leaves are ovate to obovate and 4-7 cm long. The fruit is ovoid in shape.

Prunus campanulata. [Photo/WeChat account of Wuhan University]

Prunus pseudocerasus

This deciduous tree is typically 2-6 meters tall. Its flowers are white and grouped in clusters of 3-6, with petals notched or slightly split at the tip. The calyx bears sparse soft hairs. The leaves are ovate or oblong-ovate with pronounced double serrations. The fruit is orange-red, 0.9-1.2 cm in diameter, and edible.

Prunus pseudocerasus. [Photo/WeChat account of Wuhan University]