Wild Himalayan Cherry, is a deciduous cherry tree found in East Asia. It is of the family Rosaceae and the genus Prunus. Its range extends in the Himalayas from Himachal Pradesh in north-central India, to Southwest China, Burma and Thailand. It grows in the temperate forests from 1,200–2,400 metres (3,900–7,900 ft) in elevation
Wild Himalayan Cherry is also known as Sakura in Thailand. This flower will bloom in February and commonly found on high mountain such as Phu Lomlow in Loei, Doi Mae Salong in Chiangrai, Doi Wiang Haeng in Chiang Mai. It is the flower of Wiang Haeng district. Wild Himalayan Cheery is the plant that can be found in Northern Thailand. Southern China, Taiwan and Japan and popularly known as "Sakura in Thailand," because its feauture is like Sakura. Wild Himalayan Cheery fruit can also be eaten with a sour taste.
