Plum Flower Confetti

Flowering Plum Tree (Pruniers à Fleurs) in our garden

Well, well, well, it seems that spring is really knocking on our doors. We’ve had sun during the latter part of the morning and the early afternoon. Although still a bit drafty and cold, when the sun breaks through the clouds, it is really warm and bright. Actually, I would have dared go out and do some gardening if not for the wind. It can still be chilly if you’re not under the sun. More so when there’s a strong breeze.

Aside from our forsythia, our ornamental plum tree (pruniers à fleurs) is also in bloom. I really don’t know the tree’s exact name in English because it’s different from cherry blossom which in turn should not be confused with the cherry tree. All of these trees are of the same genus, but I don’t think one can eat the fruit of the ornamental types whereas the fruit of the “real” (for lack of a better term) cherry tree is edible. Well, I think one easy way to distinguish pruniers à fleurs is that its leaves are brownish-purple while those of the comestible cherries are green.


In any case, it’s such a pleasure to see this tree in bloom. The flowers are so delicate; small, thin and soft. A light gust of wind can easily scatter the petals showering you in a flurry of pinkish “snow”. It makes me think of haikus, of walks in the woods, of sitting under a shade with a good book. Oh well, just a little bit more patience, and spring will be here :)