Japanese apricot

How to Grow and Care for Japanese apricot

Japanese apricot · Prunus mume
Also known as: mei; mume; ume

Grow in any moist but well-drained, moderately fertile soil preferably in full sun or light shade

Watering: Deep watering during dry spells, allowing slight surface drying between soakingsSunlight: Full sun · Partial shadeInformation to be completed

Planting and Growing Japanese apricot

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Care difficulty3 / 5
Watering scheduleDeep watering during dry spells, allowing slight surface drying between soakings
Sunlight requirementsFull sun · Partial shade
Ideal temperatureInformation to be completed
Soil typeClay · Loam · Sand
Soil pHAcid · Alkaline · Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well drained · Well drained
FertilizingBalanced shrub or tree feed once each early spring
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Care Tips

Grow in any moist but well-drained, moderately fertile soil preferably in full sun or light shade

How to Water Japanese apricot?

Deep watering during dry spells, allowing slight surface drying between soakings

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for Japanese apricot?

Full sun · Partial shade

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for Japanese apricot?

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What Soil Is Best for Japanese apricot?

Soil type
Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pH
Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for Japanese apricot?

Moist but well drained · Well drained

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How to Fertilize Japanese apricot?

Balanced shrub or tree feed once each early spring

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How to Prune Japanese apricot?

Minimal pruning needed. Remove any dieback promptly

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How to Propagate Japanese apricot?

Propagate by seed sown in autumn, or by softwood cuttings in early summer with bottom heat

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How to Transplant Japanese apricot?

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How to Care for Japanese apricot in Winter?

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How to Plant Japanese apricot?

Grow in any moist but well-drained, moderately fertile soil preferably in full sun or light shade

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How to Repot Japanese apricot?

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How to Harvest Japanese apricot?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

May be affected by silver leaf, honey fungus, blossom wilt and bacterial canker. High Risk Host for Xylella fastidiosa

Pests

Can suffer from aphids and caterpillar damage

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The Toxicity of Japanese apricot

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Attributes of Japanese apricot

Plant typeTrees
Height8-12 metres
Spreadwider than 8 metres
FoliageDeciduous
HabitBushy
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Scientific Classification

Species
Prunus mume
Genus
Prunus
Family
Rosaceae
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