Abstract:Cerasus cerasoides, belonging to Rosaceae,is a deciduous tree and is the only species of wild Cerasus spp. in China which blooms in winter. It has great development and application prospect for the high comprehensive utilization value. However, the wild resources of this species has declined sharply, due to its poor natural renewal ability and human over-exploitation. In this paper, its biological characteristics and distribution, reproductive technique, photosynthetic characteristics and adaptability, genetic diversity, application of forestry and landscape are summarized. In view of the existing problems such as insufficient protection and utilization of resources, backward breeding and cultivation techniques, the future development directions such as the combination of in-situ conservation and ex-situ conservation, the use of modern biotechnology and traditional breeding methods to cultivate new varieties, and the active research on breeding and cultivation techniques are put forward.