Anning Caoxi Temple Ancient Yuan Plum

The ancient Yuan plum tree at Anning Caoxi Temple is a precious ancient plum tree with a rich historical and cultural heritage. Here is a detailed introduction: Basic information: This ancient plum tree is located in Caoxi Temple in Wenquan Street, Anning City, Kunming City, Yunnan Province. It is estimated to have been planted in the Yuan Dynasty and is now over 710 years old. Its trunk is 0.8 meters in diameter and 2 meters high, with branches extending horizontally on both sides, undulating and winding like two dragons playing with a pearl, vigorous yet beautiful. Ornamental value: Every year in late winter and early spring, the plum blossoms proudly on the branches, contrasting with the surrounding red walls and black tiles, like a poem or a painting. Its flowers are pink and delicate, adorning the branches, looking elegant and graceful from afar, and fresh and lovely up close, emitting a faint fragrance that attracts many tourists to admire and take photos. Cultural significance: Throughout history, many literati and poets have praised plum blossoms. This ancient plum tree has endured the vicissitudes of time and still blooms with new buds, giving people a sense of rejuvenation and renewal. It is not only a masterpiece of nature but also a symbol of the excellent traditional culture of the Chinese nation, reflecting the spirit of perseverance and self-improvement.