Plum Blossom Stock Photo

Plum blossom originated in southern China and has been cultivated for more than 3,000 years. There are many varieties of Plum blossom for ornamental and fruit trees. Plum blossom is the top ten famous flowers in China. It is listed as the four gentlemen along with orchids, bamboos and chrysanthemums. It is also called `three friends of old and cold` together with pine and bamboo. In Chinese traditional culture, Mei gives people inspiration of aspiration with her noble, strong and modest character. In the severe cold, plum blossoms first, the only spring.