The difference between plum blossoms and pear blossoms

1. Differences between families and genera

Plum blossoms are the flowers of the plum tree, which belongs to the genus Prunus in the Rosaceae family. Pear blossoms are the flowers that bloom on pear trees, which belong to the genus Pyrus in the Rosaceae family.

2. The difference between flowers

Plum blossoms are usually white in color, with light yellow stamens. The flowers are small and grow very lushly, a bit like cherry blossoms. Although the color of the pear blossom is white like the former, the color of the stamen is pink, which is a clear difference. Its flowers are larger and open at the same time as the leaves. The petals are nearly round or broadly oval and relatively full.

3. Difference in flowering period

The flowering period of plum blossoms varies depending on the region and variety. Generally, it is March in the south and April to May from the Qinling Mountains to the north of the Huaihe River. The pear blossom season is generally from late March to early April.