The Japanese apricot -- a plant native to China, actually -- is one of the longest lived of the flowering fruit trees. It’s a symbol of resilience in the face of adversity thanks to its early flowers, ...

Add meaning to your yard this spring ...

In China, evergreen bamboo, pine, and plum trees are traditionally associated with winter and also closely identified with the scholar in private life. Known as the scholar's "three friends of winter" ...

In Hangzhou, China, on February 23, 2026, Xixi National Wetland Park welcomed early spring with more than 20,000 plum trees in vibrant bloom, drawing visitors to stroll among the blossoms and glide ...

Biologists have completed the first genomic sequence of Prunus mume, known as mei. This work is extremely important for the deeper understanding of Rosaceae evolution and provides an invaluable ...