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Quiz! Cherry or Plum Blossom?

Japan is very famous for its beautiful blossoms, symbols of the changing of seasons. Plum blossoms (ume) represent of the end of winter while sakura (cherry blossoms) indicate the coming of spring. Yet many have trouble distinguishing the two. This 10-question quiz will determine if you're a blossom beginner or a prunus pundit!

By Wendell T. Harrison

Results

Results

The moment you've been waiting for! The correct answers are:

1. Plum
2. Cherry
3. Plum
4. Cherry
5. Cherry
6. Cherry
7. Plum
8. Plum
9. Cherry
10. Plum

How'd you do? Are you ready for the ultimate quiz: testing your skills at a hanami or a nighttime yozakura party?

Still confused? Check out this video from CBC News in Canada that teaches viewers how to identify plum and cherry blossoms in a snap!

Wendell T. Harrison

Actor, director and writer who called Japan home for nine years before moving to NYC. Lover of the stage and all things Final Fantasy. Hobbies include drawing, gaming, gym, and cooking (not simultaneously).