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    Prunus mume

    Also Known As

    • Japanese Apricot
    • Mei

    Plant type

    tree, fruit / vegetable

    size

    • H: 20'-30'
    • W: 25'

    planting zones

    • 6b-10b

    Prunus mume plant details

    Prunus mume is a fast-growing broadleaf deciduous fruit / vegetable or tree with green foliage. In spring pink flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and even moisture - regular water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Prunus mume

    Plant type: fruit / vegetable or tree
    Plant family: rosaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 25 FT wide, 20 FT - 30 FT - tall
    Flowers: pink blooms in spring
    Uses: bonsai, cutting garden, fragrant, small tree, street tree

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Prunus mume

    USDA Zones: 6b - 10b
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
    Soil needs: rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    A delightful small (15-30') tree with very early single, almond-scented whitish pink blooms which become the well-loved Ume plum used for plum wine, salted plums and tea syrup; much esteemed in Japan for Ikebana (flower arranging) and bonsai purposes. S/M-GDr

    By: Forestfarm

    Gardening facts about Prunus mume plant

    How to Grow Prunus mume

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - regular

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained
      • rich

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • pink

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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