Ume flowers bloom ahead of all other flowers during the cold months of January to March, before the fresh green leaves emerge. This property is said to be a smart strategy for growth and survival. The absence of foliage allows the flowers to stand out and attract pollinating insects and birds to win the race of pollination in the plant kingdom.
They bloom foremost when the landscape is still flowerless and colorless in the harsh winter. In Japan, they are also called “Haru-tsuge-gusa," which means the plant heralding the arrival of spring at the very beginning in the lingering chill.
Cherished since the Nara and Heian periods in Japan, Ume flowers are known for their sweet fragrance of spring given off in the cold, dry air. Thanks to this elegant scent, we can sense the secret beginning of spring. Furthermore, they bloom admirably amidst the cold of winter, which impresses a virtue of patience and nobleness
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