<\/strong>\u30fbBlooming period: Around February (earliest)
Petals: Round and firm
\u30fbBranches: Flowers are attached tightly to the branches
\u30fbScent: It smells really good
Plum blossoms are flowers that herald the beginning of spring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/strong>\u30fbBlooming period: Around March
Petals: slightly elongated
- Branch: 2-3 flowers per node
Color: Clear pink
March 3rd is "Girl's Festival." Peaches are believed to have the power to ward off evil spirits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/blog.plat-clover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/25619001_s.jpg\")
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<\/strong>\u30fbBlooming period: Late March to April
Petals: split at the tip (heart-shaped)
\u30fbBranches: There are slightly long stems
\u30fbCharacteristics: Blooms in large numbers
In Japan, people enjoy "hanami" under the cherry blossoms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/blog.plat-clover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/25697476_s.jpg\")
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[Easy way to tell the difference]<\/strong>
\u2714 The earliest is plum
\u2714 Cherry blossoms have split petals
\u2714 Peaches appear during Hinamatsuri<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- The colors are similar
\u30fbThey bloom in the same spring
It's hard to tell the difference in the photo<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u25ceThe plum (peach, cherry) flowers have bloomed.
\u25ceIt's beautiful.
\u25ceLet's go cherry blossom viewing!
Cherry blossoms, plum blossoms, and peaches are all beautiful flowers that adorn Japan's spring season. Although they may look similar at first glance, each has its own unique blooming period, shape, and meaning, and is deeply connected to Japan's seasons and events.
If you visit Japan in the spring, be sure to stop for a moment and observe which flowers are in bloom. Once you know the differences between the flowers, spring in Japan will feel even more enjoyable and familiar!
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