Recalls that it is necessary to keep its promise! In China symbolizes longevity, winter, beauty, purity, asceticism; unripe plum - student. Since plum blossoms in winter, it also represents strength, resilience and triumph. Plum, bamboo and pine - is "; Three Friends of Winter "; The Japanese plum flower - a symbol of spring, triumphing over the winter, virtue and courage to overcome difficulties, marriage and happiness. Plum tree - a symbol of the Samurai.