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Rosaceae
Japanese Apricot Flower
Prunus mume
Perseverance and renewal.
- Family
- Rosaceae
- Genus
- Prunus
- Native to
- China, Japan, Korea, Vietnam
- Bloom season
- Late Winter, Early Spring
- Type
- deciduous tree
- Height
- 400-1000 cm
- Sunlight
- full sun
- Soil
- well-drained, fertile
- Water
- moderate
- Hardiness
- 6-9
- Lifespan
- perennial
Did you know
- Prunus mume blooms as early as January, often while snow is still on the ground, symbolizing courage in East Asian culture.
- The fruit is used to make umeboshi (pickled plums) in Japan and is a staple of Japanese cuisine.
- In Chinese painting, the plum blossom is one of the 'Four Gentlemen' alongside orchid, bamboo, and chrysanthemum.
- The tree has been cultivated in China for over 3,000 years, making it one of the oldest ornamental trees.
- More than 300 cultivated varieties exist, with flower forms ranging from single to fully double with over 30 petals.
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perseverance
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hope
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renewal
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elegance