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Rosaceae
Flowering Apricot
Prunus mume
Perseverance and renewal.
- Family
- Rosaceae
- Genus
- Prunus
- Native to
- China, Japan, Korea
- Bloom season
- Winter, Spring
- Type
- Deciduous tree
- Height
- 4-10 meters
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil
- Well-drained, fertile
- Water
- Moderate
- Hardiness
- 6-9
- Lifespan
- Perennial
Did you know
- The Japanese plum blossom blooms in late winter, often while snow is still on the ground, symbolizing courage.
- It is one of the 'Four Gentlemen' in Chinese art, representing winter among the four seasons.
- The fruit is used to make umeboshi (pickled plums) and umeshu (plum wine) in Japan.
- Plum blossom viewing (hanami) in China predates the more famous cherry blossom festivals.
- The flowering apricot is the national flower of China and appears frequently in Chinese poetry and painting.
Color meanings
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Perseverance
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Renewal
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Elegance
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Hope