Cherry seedlings were cultivated for the first time in Europe in the16th century. According to research, in 65 BC, when Italy was still in the Roman Empire, Roman consul Lukus went on an expedition to Persia. After returning home, he ordered people to bring sour cherries to Rome from the destroyed city of Saint Lassas. In 65 AD, Italian cherry was cultivated. The Romans brought cherries to Germany and southern England for planting. In the first century AD, the sweet cherry in Europe gradually spread to all parts of the European continent, especially Germany, Britain and France. Formal economic cultivation began in16th century, when there were less than 20 varieties, and Germany was the cultivation center. By17th century, European cherries were introduced to the New World,18th century was introduced to the United States, and19th century was introduced to Japan and China.