Let's appreciate the blooming of the Plum trees.

In this article, we will appreciate the blooming of the Plum Trees in Japan. The Plum Trees are called Ume (梅) and are the first to bloom before the Momo (peach tree 桃) and the Sakura (cherry tree 桜).

The period when the plum trees bloom is after winter, starting in February. The famous hanami began with the plum trees before the Nara Period (710-794 AD) and not with the Sakura as some think. The plum trees do not have a stem, and the flowers sprout directly from the branches.

The flowers of Ume are mentioned in various Japanese poems, songs, dances, and arts. For the Japanese, ume serves to revitalize, improve health, and increase longevity. Samurai value ume as an energy booster. The fruit of the Plum Tree, ume, (Japanese plum) is used to season juices, drinks, sauces, and sweets in Japan, such as the famous pickle (umeboshi) and the liqueur (umeshu).

The video below from our friend Santana Channel will help you appreciate the beauty of this flower more:

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The photos in this article were also provided by Santana. I hope you enjoyed this short article, don’t forget to share and leave your opinion about these beautiful flowers in the comments.