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Other common names Japanese apricot 'Beni-chidori'
Synonyms Prunus mume 'Beni-shidare'
Family Rosaceae
Genus Prunus can be deciduous or evergreen trees or shrubs with showy flowers in spring, and often good autumn foliage colour. Some have edible fruit in autumn, and a few species have ornamental bark
Details P. mume 'Beni-Chidori' is a small deciduous tree producing notable deep pink, highly-scented flowers in late winter/early spring that fade to paler pink with age. They are occasionally followed by edible but bitter, yellow fruits
Foliage Deciduous
Habit Bushy
Fragrance Flower
Hardiness
All ratings refer to the UK growing conditions unless otherwise stated. Minimum temperature ranges (in degrees C) are shown in brackets
H5
Full Sun
Aspect South-facing or West-facing or East-facing
Exposure Sheltered
Clay
Loam
Sand
MoistureMoist but well-drained, Well-drained
SoilClay, Loam, Sand
pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Ultimate height 1.5-2.5 metres
Ultimate spread 1.5-2.5 metres
Time to ultimate height 10-20 years
Cultivation Grow in any moist but well-drained, moderately fertile soil preferably in full sun or light shade
Propagation Cultivars are propagated by grafting
Suggested planting locations and garden types City & Courtyard Gardens Architectural Cottage & Informal Garden
Pruning Minimal pruning needed. Remove any dieback promptly
Pests Can suffer from aphids and caterpillar damage
Diseases May be affected by silver leaf, honey fungus, blossom wilt and bacterial canker
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Japanese apricot 'Beni-chidori'
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