Japanese apricot
Also known as: mei; mume; ume
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
Scientific classification
- Species
- Japanese apricot (Prunus mume)
- Genus
- Prunus
- Family
- Rosaceae
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- Toxicity
- Trees
- Plant type
- 8-12 metres
- Height
- wider than 8 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Bushy
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of Japanese apricot
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of Japanese apricot
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Japanese apricot care guide
- Deep watering during dry spells, allowing slight surface drying between soakings
- Watering
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Deep watering during dry spells, allowing slight surface drying between soakings
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced shrub or tree feed once each early spring
Pruning
PruningMinimal pruning needed. Remove any dieback promptly
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed sown in autumn, or by softwood cuttings in early summer with bottom heat
Growing
GrowingGrow in any moist but well-drained, moderately fertile soil preferably in full sun or light shade
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Common pests and 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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