Why don't plum blossoms die in winter?

In fact, plum tree likes warm climate, and the environment of 16℃~23℃ is most suitable for its growth. But it has certain cold and heat resistance. Plum trees can still grow in the cold environment of-10℃~-25℃. The suitable temperature of plum blossom is -5℃~-7℃. The average temperature from winter to early spring in many areas of China is within this range, so plum blossoms generally bloom from winter to early spring. Specifically, it blooms in the southwest in February 2- 10/0, in central China in February-March and in north China in March-April.

Although plum blossoms bloom in winter and spring, too cold weather will stop the growth of plum trees and even freeze to death. Therefore, before the cold wave comes, the gardener will take warm measures for plum trees, and smaller plum trees can be moved indoors to ensure the safety of plum trees in winter.

Plum blossom is one of China people's favorite flowers. It is not only holy and elegant, but also endowed with firm and brave connotation because it blooms in cold winter and spring. Plum blossoms, orchids, bamboos and chrysanthemums are also called "four gentlemen", which also represents lofty character. They become "three friends of old cold" with pine and bamboo, and will not wither in winter. Nanjing, Wuhan, Wuxi and other cities have designated plum blossom as the city flower.