While cherry blossoms are often seen as the quintessential Japanese flower, the plum blossom once signaled the arrival of spring. Introduced from China around 1,500 years ago, plums were already ...

With the arrival of spring and rising temperatures, the plum blossoms in Hefei, the capital of Anhui province, are already in full bloom. In the ancient and picturesque Baohe Park, amidst towering ...

With the arrival of spring and rising temperatures, the plum blossoms in Hefei, the capital of Anhui province, are already in ...

The red plum trees are still in the bud, but their white counterparts began to bloom mid-January, about two weeks later than usual. The optimal viewing season runs through mid-February.

A popular place for plum blossom fans since olden times, Yushima Tenmangu shrine still draws crowds every year. The plum blossoms might get less hype than the cherry blossoms that follow ...

137.8 x 68.2 cm. (54.3 x 26.9 in.) ...

The garden is home to over 3,000 plum trees, spanning about 100 varieties. Due to the different kinds of trees, blooming periods vary, allowing visitors to enjoy the picturesque flowers for over a ...

68.8 x 46.2 cm. (27 1 ⁄ 8 x 18 1 ⁄ 4 in.) ...

This aerial drone photo taken on Feb. 16, 2025 shows the plum blossoms at a village in Shexian County, Huangshan City, east China's Anhui Province. (Photo by Fan Chengzhu/Xinhua) This aerial drone ...