Abstract: Cherry blossom is very important ornamental flowers. The history and characteritics of cherry blossom of Wuhan University, cherry blossom garden of East Lake, Qing Liang Zhai scenic zone of Huangpi district of Wuhan were researched. Cherry blossom of Wuhan University started at 1939, had characteritics of a long time cultivation, landscaping, ornamental history, and proceeded systematic researches of the cultivated technology of cherry blossom; cherry blossom garden of East Lake started at 1979, had characteritics of big varieties, abundant resources and high cultivation management technology; Qing Liang Zhai scenic zone of Huangpi district of Wuhan started from wild cherry blossom which was zhonghua cherry blossom, had characteritics of original ecology, large quantities , long flowering period and rustic charm. The purpose of the research is to study the history and characteritics of cherry blossom， serve for "travel of ornamental flower" and "economy of ornamental flower" of Wuhan.

Key words: cherry blossom, Wuhan, Wuhan University, cherry blossom garden of East Lake of Wuhan, Qing Liang Zhai scenic zone of Huangpi district of Wuhan