Plum, rose family of apricot plants. Leaves ovate or elliptic, leaf blade often with small sharp serrated, grayish green. Floral fragrant, preceded leaves open; calyx usually reddish brown,

also varieties of calyx green or green purple; petals obovate, white to pink. Plum is the top ten Chinese flowers, and orchids, bamboo, chrysanthemum together as a four gentleman,

and pine, bamboo and called "cold three friends." In the traditional Chinese culture, the plum with its noble, strong, humble character, gives a determined effort to inspire. Best viewing

period: 2 - 3 months, fruit from May to June.