Ume Apricot

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Prunus mume – Winter Double Pink Flowering Ume Apricot

Due to import restrictions we cannot ship Apricot to CA.

Very fragrant, large, ruffled, deep-pink flowers bloom in late winter. At our nursery these bloom in February and are quite a spectacle in the otherwise dormant orchard. These early flowers make Ume an excellent tree for pollinators. Self-fertile. Mature height 12'. Sometimes used as a bonsai specimen. Space 10–15' apart. Zones 5–7.

Japanese apricot, or Ume, produces fruit traditionally eaten raw, candied, boiled, preserved in sugar, pickled in salt, dried, or made into liqueur. The pulp is also used to make Ume-Bishio, a sour jam. Fruit preserved in salt and flavored with red Perilla is known as Umeboshi, or salt plums, and is popular in Asian cuisine.

Plant Characteristics

• Pest Resistance: Good
• Disease Resistance: Good
• Drought Tolerance: Good
• Heat Tolerance: Very Good
• Humidity Tolerance: Very Good
• Sun Tolerance: Excellent
• Wet Soil Tolerance: Fair
• Shade Tolerance: Fair
• Thorns: No
• Plant Type: Tree
• Soil Type: Well Drained
• Edible Type: Fruit
• Self Fertile: Yes

This information is accurate to the best of our knowledge, comments/opinions are always welcome.