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Child: Can I smell them, Mommy?

宝宝：我能闻闻它们吗，妈妈？

Mom: Of course!

妈妈：当然可以！

Child: They smell really nice!

宝宝：它们闻起来好香啊！

Mommy, what is that big beautiful pink flower on that tree?

妈妈，那棵树上的粉色大花是什么啊？

Mom: That is a plum blossom.

妈妈：那是梅花。

What is the National Flower of China?

The national flower of China is plum blossom. This flower was designated as the national flower

in 1964 by Executive Yuan. China national flower is a symbol of perseverance in case of

adversity and resilience when hardship comes.

Flower of China Plum Blossom Facts:

Ancient plums are found in the Chinese region because the plum tree grows for a long

time.

There are 5 branches of the Chinese government that are symbolized by the five petals

of the plum flower.

Plum flower is also used in Chinese herbal treatments against many conditions.

Spring Flowers in Japan - Cherry, Plum, and Peach Blossoms

If you had to pick a flower to represent Japan, it would be the sakura (cherry blossom). Sakura trees bloom everywhere in the spring, with their pink flowers giving Japan’s streets a brand new complexion.

Plum(ume) trees and peach (momo) trees also produce similarly pink flowers in the springtime. Because these trees are all part of the Rosaceae family of plants, even Japanese people have a hard time telling them apart, and it’s likely that international visitors will have a similar difficulty.

However, in order to enjoy Japan’s spring scenery, we recommend that you memorize how to distinguish between these trees. They all have their own characteristics, charms and blooming seasons. If you can spot the differences, you can appreciate them even more.

Sakura Trees and Cherry Blossoms

sakura tree

When someone mentions Japan, cherry blossoms are one of the first things to spring to mind. They are intrinsic to Japan's national image. In the spring, famous sakura viewing spots across the country are all bustling with activity.

When they bloom:

Between March and April

Characteristics

・Split-tipped petals that form heart shapes

・Long stems and many flowers blooming on one branch, giving off an ostentatious air

Famous places to see them:

Hokkaido, Goryokaku Tower

Tokyo, Sumida Park

Kyoto, Daigoji Temple

Hiroshima, Senkoji Park

Kumamoto, Kumamoto Castle

Some of the sakura varieties can have more petals, lending them even more flamboyance. You will see pale pink flowers the most often.

You may need to read: National flower of Ireland

This is because plum blossom even when the winters are very harsh. Since they grow even during harsh conditions, they are seen as a symbol of strength and resilience.

Interesting facts about Plum Blossom:

Plum blossom belongs to Rosaceae Family (Rose Family) with Prunus is a genus. The plum blossom has a variety of names but people of China usually call it MEI(In the Chinese language).

Chinese and Koreans use the fruits of this flower in juices, as a flavouring agent in alcoholic, sauces and other edible But the ancient use of it is that the people of China and Korean are using this plant for medicinal purposes. They are available in white, pink and red shades.

Plum trees bloom earlier than sakura, and flower-viewing parties and events are held in places like Japanese gardens. They start blooming while it is still cold, and plum flowers are a pleasant herald of the coming spring.

When they bloom:

From January to around March

Characteristics

・Round-tipped petals

・No flower stems; the flowers bloom close to the branch

Famous places to see them:

Ibaraki, Kairaku-en Park

Tokyo, Imperial Palace East Gardens

Kyoto, Kitano Temmangu

Fukuoka, Daizaifu Temmangu

One bud blooms on each spot on a plum tree branch, so they give off a subdued impression compared to sakura or peach trees. They can have white or pale pink flowers, and you may also see deep pink flowers.

Peach tree flowers are known as a decoration during the Japanese spring tradition of Girl’s Day, celebrated on March 3rd. Historically, this was when peach flowers began to bloom, so the occasion is also known as Momo-no-Sekku, or “peach blossom festival.” Peach flowers were originally said to work as charms to ward off evil spirits, so they became used as ornamentation during Girl’s Day, a festival to wish for the health and development of girls.

When they bloom:

Early to mid-April

Characteristics

・Petals that taper to sharp points

・The flowers bloom along the very short stems

Two or more flowers bloom from the buds on each side of a peach tree branch, giving them a flashier look than plum trees. There are many vivid pink peach tree flowers.

Famous places to see them:

Ibaraki, Koga Park

Yamanashi Togenkyo, Southern Alps

Nagano Chikumagawa Beach

These three flowers lend a colorful flair to the Japanese springtime. If you can tell them apart, you'll be able to enjoy the spring scenery even more.

1. The shape of their petals

看花瓣的形状

The easiest way to spot the difference between a cherry, plum or peach flower is by observing the petal’s natural shape.

Cherry blossoms have a unique cleft(裂口) at the tip of their petals.

Plum blossoms have rounded petals, while peach blossoms have tear-drop shaped petals.

个人感觉，看花瓣来区分是最容易记忆和分辨的方式呢。

2. The way they’re attached to the tree

看花朵和树枝连接的方式

Another easy way to tell the three beautiful blossoms apart is how they’re attached to the tree.

Cherry blossoms have long stems that attach them to the branch from a single bud.

Plum blossoms grow out from the branch itself and literally have no stems.

Peach blossoms have shorter stems which have two flowers sprouting from the same branch.

3. The color of their petals

Cherry blossom:

colors usually range from white to pink.

Plum blossom:

colors usually range from white to dark crimson with a purple shade

Peach blossom:

colors range from light pink to light purple.

通过上面三种方式，基本能辨别出来樱花、梅花和桃花啦。此外，从花期来看，开花先后稍微有点不同，按时间顺序应该是梅花→桃花→樱花。梅花有浓郁的香味，樱花桃花则基本没有味。