Appreciating plum blossoms
Early spring is a great time to appreciate plum blossoms. Chaoshan, known as the "Ten Miles of Fragrant Snow Plum Blossoms", attracts thousands of tourists.
There is a plum forest on the hillside in front of the park gate. Blossoming white plum blossoms bloom on the branches, like patches of white snow. The white plum has five petals and is flawless, giving people a pure and noble feeling.
Not far from the entrance is the Daming Hall. In the northeast of the lawn, there is a Songmei tree, surrounded by stone fences. This ancient plum tree has been weathered, its bark has turned iron-black, its branches are vigorous and bent, and there are many dead branches, but there are some sparse plum blossoms blooming on the branches. It seems that it does not accept old age, as if it wants to show its vitality. Endless tenacity.
After passing through Daming Hall, in the courtyard in front of Fuxiang Pavilion, there are several red plum trees in bloom. The petals are layered in layers and very plump, which makes people feel refreshed.
“The fragrance of plum blossoms comes from the bitter cold.” In the harsh winter, plum blossoms can bloom proudly on the branches, isn’t it because of their tenacious spirit?
Song Mei's poem: The branches are vigorous and bent...or...everlasting
Mo Mei
Author: Wang Mian
The tree at the head of the pond where I wash my inkstones has blooming flowers with faint ink marks.
Don’t let anyone praise you for the good color, just leave the pure energy filling the universe.
Song Plum Blossoms
Petal type: Plum Blossoms
History: During the Qianlong period of the Qing Dynasty, it was selected by Song Jinxuan of Shaoxing, so it is also called Song Jinxuan Plum.
Characteristics: Due to differences in the buds of the flowers, it can produce lotus-type narcissus and plum-type narcissus. The outer three petals are particularly tight and round, with thick petals and thin edges, slightly rolled inward, like a border. The base of the valve is tight and the tip of the valve is slightly protruding. The silkworm moth holds the tongue with bangs and irregular red spots on the tongue. The bract leaves are light red. When the orchid is strong, it often blooms with double flowers. The scape is high, the leaves are dark green, semi-hanging, the leaf tip is blunt, the leaf width is wider, and the leaf surface has The luster and the beauty of the leaves are indescribable, making it an outstanding species among the spring orchid plum petals. Together with Wanzi, Longzi, and Jiyuan, it is listed as the "Four Opening Kings" of Chunlan, and is promoted as the first of the "Four Heavenly Kings".