Prunus mume – Flowering Apricot Pink

Description

Flowering Apricot – Pink

Prunus mume

HEIGHT: 4.0m

WIDTH: 3.0m

*height & width at maturity

FORM: vase-shaped

GROWTH RATE: Moderate

FOLIAGE: Green foliage, turning bronze in Autumn

FLOWERS: Double, light pink blossom

DESCRIPTION: A small growing, vase shaped tree with green foliage. Produces masses of double pink blossom in late Winter to early Spring

LANDSCAPE USES: Excellent flowering tree suitable for all size gardens.

TOLERANCES: Quite adaptable to a varied site conditions, but prefers moist, well drained fertile soils and a position receiving full sun.

TREE CARE: Plant in full sun in a well drained and well worked soil. Take care to plant the bud union above the soil level. Water in well and keep soil moist until tree is established. Fertilize when planting and again after new growth appears. Prune tree when planting to encourage new growth.

Prune after flowering finishes each season to promote new seasons growth.