Which variety of plum blossoms is the best? Ranking of precious plum blossom varieties

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1. Gongfenmei

2. Cinnabar Plum

3. Red plums

4. Zhaoshuimei

5. Longyoumei

There are many varieties of plum blossoms, such as Gongfenmei, Cinnabar Plum, Red Plum, Zhaoshui Plum, Longyou Plum, etc. Among them, Gongfenmei, Cinnabar plum and Hongmei all belong to the straight-legged plum category. The branches of this type are relatively upright and will not droop or bend, but the shape and color of the flowers are slightly different. The branches of Zhaoshuimei are umbrella-shaped and the crown is relatively large. The most precious one is Longyoumei, with its naturally twisted branches and unique shape.

1. Gongfenmei

Gongfenmei is a true plum. Its petals are generally double or double, and the color is mostly red, either dark or light. As an ornamental plum blossom, its flowers bloom very densely, are light in color, and have a refreshing fragrance. Whether they are solitary plants, cluster plants or group plants, they are all very good, and they are often combined with pine trees and bamboos for landscaping.

2. Cinnabar Plum

Cinnabar Plum and Gongfenmei are also true plums, and they both belong to the straight-legged plum type. The branches are relatively upright and will not droop or bend. Its leaves are generally oval or elliptical, with small serrations on the edges, and are gray-green in color. Its flowers are deep red, have many petals, and have a strong fragrance. It is characterized by the dark red color of the xylem of the branchlets and the lavender color of the new wood boards, commonly known as bone red.

3. Red Plum

Red Plum belongs to the bright red type of straight-legged plum. It looks a bit like Gongfenmei in appearance, but the flower color is bright red. As a small deciduous tree, its plant height is about 10 meters, and its trunk is brown-purple. The biggest difference with cinnabar plum is the branches. Its branches are green, while the branches of cinnabar plum are dark red.

4. Zhaoshui Plum

Zhaoshui plum is different from the three plum blossoms above. Its branches droop, forming a unique umbrella shape. As a fruit plum, it has a broad crown, luxuriant branches and leaves, thick leaves with serrated edges. Its flowers are white with 5 petals and a diameter of 1.5-2 cm. Its fruit is large, the core is small, the taste is sour and sweet, and it is a very high-quality variety.

5. Longyou Mei

Longyou plum is different from straight branch plum and weeping plum. The branches of this tree naturally twist into the shape of a dragon. Its flowers are butterfly-shaped and white in color. It is a very precious species and is especially suitable for making bonsai. It should be noted that Longyoumei is a species that grows naturally, and similar Youlongmei is completely the result of pruning and pruning.

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