Prunus mume – Japanese apricot

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Prunus mume – Japanese apricot

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Small tree with spreading branches and a flattened spherical crown. Height 5 - 10 m. The bark is deeply grooved and the young twigs are smooth and green. The thin dark green leaves are a broad oval shape and measure 5 - 10 cm. They taper to a point and have a double serrated edge. The underside is light green. The pink, tending to white, flowers have a strong smell of almonds. They are 2 - 3 cm in size and stand alone or in pairs. They appear in March, before the leaves, and are followed by green, edible, apricot-like fruits, diameter 3 - 4 cm. Winter hardiness zone: 6b

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Height
5-10 m
Width
5-10m
Crown
flatened spherical, half-open crown
Bark and branches
brown
Leaf
green
Flowers
pink, white, flowers in March, fragrant flowers
Fruits
edible fruits
Spines/thorns
None
Toxicity
usually not toxic to people, (large) pets and livestock
Soil type
clayed soil, loamy soil, sandy soil, calcareous soil
Paving
tolerates no paving
Winter hardiness zone
6b (-20,5 to -17,8 °C)
Wind resistance
moderate
Other resistances
resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6)
Fauna tree
valuable for bees (honey plant), valuable for butterflies
Application
tree containers, small gardens, patio gardens
Shape
clearstem tree, multi-stem treem, clearstem fruit tree
Clearstem fruit tree Clear stem tree Multi-stem tree calcareous soil clay soil loamy soil sandy soil tolerates no paving resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6) flatened spherical round/spherical 2nd size, between 6 and 12 metres half-open crown green white March average growing Conspicuous bloom valuable for bees (honey plant) valuable for butterflies non-toxic (usually) Ornamental fruit Fragrant flowers Edible fruits
Frequently asked questions
Prunus mume

Prunus mume can eventually reach a height of 5-10 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

Prunus mume is average growing and can eventually reach a height of 5-10 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

The right time to plant Prunus mume is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Prunus mume with root balls can generally be planted from mid-November to late April, although this depends strongly on the climatic conditions and the species of tree.

Prunus mume blooms in march.
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