Following white blossome ume, red one is coming out.
I thought this order of flowering had been dependent on the color of the flowers. Looking it up, I knew it was not the case. The ume species are divided to 14 kinds. Each kind has own flowering period. I am also impressed to know ume belongs to Sakura family Rosaceae. Does this taxonomy mean ume is akin to cherry in rose species? Since genetic study has probably contributed to classification of plants, these plants must be evoluted from the same origin. Two family members are living in our garden.
My brother told me, when I had let him know these ume had been out, he remembered our mother doing house chores on the side of these trees. The scene is clearly coming up in my mind as well. This is the remembrance we, only family members, could share. Even however trivial thing it might be.
Our lives, including those trees, are being existing at the same time and at the same place for a while. In some time, we get separated and will be eternally away each other. We should cherish each moment being and crossing each other at the same time.
Beautiful. Wife and I are going to Okinawa on Monday for a holiday, but we have missed the cherry blossom unfortunately. It's a good memory for you Shin
ReplyDeleteThank you, John. It must be in mid spring in Okinawa. But cherry blossoms are already gone for now? Won't you see Steve JS6TMW there? You must have fun seeing him. An old fashioned type ham and intelligent as well. Maybe needless to tell you but COVID is still prevailing there even if not so harsh as before. Wear a mask and avoid crowds of people. Have a pleasant trip.
DeleteHi Shin, we are staying in a holiday house in the countryside outside Nago, going for walks in the nearby nature reserves, and visiting the local restaurants in small villages. No chance for visiting unfortunately. Thank you for the warning about Covid. We will be careful.
ReplyDeleteIt is always advisible to stay in countryside. Big cities always look all the same anywhere in the world as you may know. You may find something unique at the place in countryside. Have a great time there.
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