Prunus mume - Wikipedia
WebPrunus mume is a Chinese tree species classified in the Armeniaca section of the genus Prunus subgenus Prunus. Its common names include Chinese plum, [2] [3] [4] Japanese plum, [5] and Japanese apricot. The flower, long a beloved subject in the traditional painting and poetry of Sinospheric countries (including China, Korea, Vietnam, and Japan ...
How to Grow and Care for Prunus Mume (Plum Blossom) - The …
WebApr 30, 2024 · Plum blossom (Prunus mume), also commonly known as Chinese plum or Japanese plum, is an ornamental tree that produces attractive blossoms and small stone fruits. Its beauty rivals the cherry blossom tree, and it blooms earlier in the year, making it a welcome sight during winter.
Prunus mume (Plum Blossom): All You Need To Know - Gardenia
WebPrunus mume is a remarkable tree that combines ornamental beauty, cultural significance, and practical uses. Its late winter to early spring blossoms provide a much-needed splash of color in the garden when most other plants are dormant, making it a …
Prunus mume - North Carolina Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox
WebPreviously known as: Prunopsis mume. Phonetic Spelling. PRU-nus MU-may. Description. The Japanese flowering apricot is a small-sized, bushy, ornamental deciduous tree with a rounded to oval crown that is usually 15 to 20 feet tall and equally as wide.
Japanese Flowering Apricot - Brooklyn Botanic Garden
WebDec 1, 1995 · Prunus mume is a sturdy tree resistant to most insect pests and diseases and hardy to USDA zone 6; it is unlikely that it can survive winters in climates north of New York City. Although not particularly fussy about soil, it will not tolerate a heavy or wet soil.
Prunus mume - Plant Finder - Missouri Botanical Garden
WebPrunus mume, commonly called Japanese apricot, is primarily grown for ornamental purposes, and in particular for its mid to late winter bloom of pink flowers. It is native to China, Taiwan, Korea and Japan. It is an upright, fast-growing, deciduous tree that typically grows to 15-20’ tall with a rounded form. It may be trained as a large shrub.
Prunus mume - Trees and Shrubs Online
WebFruits described as yellowish, globose, 1 to 1 1 ⁄ 4 in. wide, scarcely edible; shell of nut perforated. In China, P. mume has been cultivated as an ornamental for some 1,500 years, and is believed to be native in the northern parts of …
Prunus mume | Japanese apricot Trees/RHS Gardening
WebJapanese apricot. P. mume is a spreading, deciduous tree to around 9m, with green shoots and dark green leaves. Fragrant flowers, from white to dark pink, are produced on bare branches in late winter and early spring, followed by edible but sour, apricot-like, yellow fruit.
Prunus mume - Plants of the World Online | Kew Science
WebPrunus mume (Siebold) Siebold & Zucc. Prunus mume. First published in Fl. Jap. 1: 29 (1836) This species is accepted. The native range of this species is S. Central China to N. Indo-China. It is a tree and grows primarily in the temperate biome. Taxonomy. Images. General information.
Plant of the week: Prunus mume ’Beni-chidori’
WebFeb 18, 2017 · What is it? Mume (aka Chinese plum or Japanese apricot) is highly prized across east Asia for its white or pink, almond-scented blossom, which bursts forth in late winter and early spring, weeks...
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