Prunus mume 'Yae Kankobai'

Japanese apricot 'Yae Kankobai'
A deciduous tree, to around 4m tall, with dark green leaves that are often tinted red in autumn. Dark pink, fragrant flowers are produced in late winter and early spring followed by tart, apricot-like, yellow-orange fruit
Size
Ultimate height
2.5–4 metresTime to ultimate height
10–20 yearsUltimate spread
2.5–4 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
Spring | Pink | Green | ||
---|---|---|---|---|
Summer | Green | Orange Yellow | ||
Autumn | Red Green | |||
Winter | Pink |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
South–facing or East–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H5Botanical details
- Family
- Rosaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Bushy
- 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
- Name status
Unresolved
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in any moist but well-drained, moderately fertile soil preferably in full sun or light shade
Propagation
Propagate by grafting
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- City and courtyard gardens
- Wildlife gardens
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Minimal pruning needed. Remove any dieback promptly
Pests
Can suffer from aphids and caterpillar damage
Diseases
May be susceptible to peach leaf curl, silver leaf, bacterial canker, blossom wilt and honey fungus
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