Why do plum blossoms bloom in winter?

Plum blossoms are native to China. They like warm climates and are relatively cold-resistant, but generally cannot withstand low temperatures of minus 15 degrees Celsius to minus 20 degrees Celsius. They are very sensitive to temperature. When the average temperature reaches six or seven degrees Celsius in ten days, It blooms immediately, especially after a warm period.

In fact, plum trees like warm climates. The environment between 16 degrees Celsius and 23 degrees Celsius is most suitable for its growth. However, it also has certain cold and heat resistance. Plum trees can still grow in cold environments ranging from minus 10 degrees Celsius to minus 25 degrees Celsius, and the suitable temperature for plum blossoms to bloom is minus 5 degrees Celsius to minus 7 degrees Celsius. In many areas of our country, the average temperature from winter to early spring is within this range, so plum blossoms generally bloom from winter to early spring. Specifically, it blooms from December to January in southwest China, from February to March in central China, and from March to April in northern China.

Although plum blossoms bloom in winter and spring, too cold weather can cause plum trees to stop growing or even freeze to death. Therefore, before the cold wave comes, horticulturists will take measures to keep the plum trees warm. Smaller plum trees can also be moved indoors to ensure that the plum trees survive the winter safely.