There are distinct differences between plum blossoms and peach blossoms in several ways:
Varieties: Plum blossom belongs to the small trees of the Rosaceae family and Apricot genus, while peach blossoms belong to the small trees of the Rosaceae family and the peach genus.
Flowering period: Plum blossoms bloom in winter and spring, usually from December to March, while peach blossoms bloom in early spring, around March to April. As a result, plum blossoms usually bloom earlier than peach blossoms.
Flowers: The flowers of plum blossoms are rich in color, common white, pink, red, etc., and the petals are relatively dense, waxy, and the floral fragrance is strong. The color of the peach blossom is relatively simple, mainly pink, the petals are softer, the distribution is sparse, and the floral fragrance is relatively fresh.
Plant type: Plum trees usually have slender branches that are between 5 and 6 meters tall, while peach blossom trees have thicker branches that are between 6 and 8 meters tall.
Leaves: Plum blossoms bloom first and then grow leaves, while peach blossoms have flowers and leaves at the same time, that is, when the peach blossom opens, you can see the flowers and leaves at the same time.
To sum up, plum blossom and peach blossom are obviously different in terms of variety, flowering period, flower, plant type, leaves, etc., which make them unique in ornamental and garden applications.