apricot blossom

Peachy tree bloom

The flower of the apricot tree, appearing in early spring before the leaves emerge.

The delicate pink or white blossoms signal the end of winter and are celebrated in East Asian cultures, particularly in China, where they symbolize feminine beauty and the arrival of spring.

The hillside was covered in apricot blossoms.

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