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It is well known that the flower viewing season is mostly in spring because the streets are filled with cherry blossoms and plum blossoms in spring. Their flower shapes are similar, and their colors often overlap. Therefore, many flower lovers wonder how to quickly distinguish between cherry blossoms and plum blossoms? Let's discuss their differences in detail below.

Generally speaking, both cherry blossoms and plum blossoms bloom in spring, but their flowering times are clearly distinct. Plum blossoms usually bloom in winter or early spring, with the flowering season from January to March, while cherry blossoms bloom from March to May in spring. Therefore, most of the flowers that flower lovers see in the early winter to early spring are plum blossoms.

First of all, the flower shapes of cherry blossoms and plum blossoms are different. The petals of cherry blossoms are usually overlapped and arranged, with 10-20 petals, in a fan-shaped or cup-shaped form. When viewing the flowers, they look fuller. The petals of plum blossoms, on the other hand, are flat and usually 5-6 in number, with a round or oval shape and relatively neat edges. When viewing the flowers, they appear simple and elegant.

Secondly, they can also be distinguished by the different flower colors. Take the early-blooming cherry blossoms in the Spring Festival as an example. They come in colors ranging from pure white to light yellow and light green. In contrast, in terms of colors, plum blossoms are relatively simple. They are mainly red, pink, and white.

Then, the origins of cherry blossoms and plum blossoms are different, and their inflorescences also differ. Firstly, plum blossoms are native to China. The flowers usually bloom in clusters, with 5-10 flowers forming an inflorescence. At the same time, it is a traditional famous flower in China, symbolizing a tenacious and unyielding spirit. Cherry blossoms, on the other hand, are native to Japan but are also widely planted around the world, especially in temperate regions. The flowers are usually solitary at the top of the branches or clustered in groups of 2-3.

The final difference is to analyze by looking at the leaves and fragrances of cherry blossoms and plum blossoms. For plum blossoms, their leaves are smaller, obovate or oblong, with a faint fragrance. For cherry blossoms, the fragrance is relatively light or almost nonexistent, and the leaves are larger, ovate or elliptical.

In general, cherry blossoms attract people's attention with their lush flower clusters and rich colors, while plum blossoms win people's love with their early spring blooming and elegant fragrance.