Description
The plum tree flower has long been a popular motif in traditional art. In a tradition that spans more than a thousand years, it is often portrayed in ink and wash paintings amidst a classic quartet of beautiful plants known as The Four Gentlemen, or the Four Noble Ones. Together, they represent the virtues and continuous circle of the four seasons: The plum tree (winter), the orchid (spring), the bamboo (summer) and the chrysanthemum (autumn). Sprouting its vibrant, crimson blossoms in the coldest months, the plum tree reminds us of our inner beauty and grace in times of adversity