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Rosaceae
Japanese Apricot
Prunus mume
Perseverance and hope.
- Family
- Rosaceae
- Genus
- Prunus
- Native to
- China, Japan, Korea
- Bloom season
- Winter, Spring
- Type
- tree
- Height
- 15-35 ft
- Sunlight
- full sun
- Soil
- well-drained, fertile
- Water
- moderate
- Hardiness
- 6-9
- Lifespan
- perennial
Did you know
- It blooms in the dead of winter, often with snow still on the ground, symbolizing resilience in East Asian culture.
- The fruit is used to make umeboshi (pickled plums), a staple condiment in Japanese cuisine for over 1,000 years.
- In Chinese art, the plum blossom is one of the Four Gentlemen, representing winter among the four seasons.
- Prunus mume is the national flower of the Republic of China (Taiwan) and appears on its currency.
- Ancient Chinese poets wrote more verses about the plum blossom than any other flower, celebrating its winter courage.
Color meanings
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perseverance
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hope
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renewal after hardship