Fruit blossom, like any woody-stemmed plant, needs a little extra care to ensure a reasonably long-lived arrangement. Blossom should always be cut when the buds are tight, and either early in the morning or in the evening. If it is cut early in the spring before there is much sign of life at all the buds will open in the warmth of the house. It is particularly important to keep flowering blossoms out of a draught. And remember that all woody-stemmed flowers need crushing or smashing at the base, or slitting up an inch or so, so that they can absorb enough water. Then give them a long drink in a cool, dark place before you arrange them. Use only three or four stems in an arrangement so that their shape can be appreciated.