Japan has some strikingly beautiful species of tree, and whole hillsides covered with trees going through color changes at certain times of the year can be a magical experience to see. Although
さくら
桜
(cherry trees) get most of the attention, in fact うめ
梅
(plum) trees are equally striking, and うめ
梅
のはな
花
(plum blossom) come in colors that can be even more dramatic than cherry blossom. In this lesson we'll learn about plum trees and when they bloom, as well as how to tell them apart from cherry trees. We'll end with a short quiz to test your knowledge!
To complete this lesson, work through the activities below.
Estimated time: 15 minutes