Japanese Apricot Seeds - Fruit Plant for Home Gardens

Japanese Apricot (Prunus mume) is a deciduous fruit tree known for its early-season fragrant blossoms and attractive green foliage. It develops an upright, spreading growth habit and is suitable for home gardens and ornamental landscapes in sunny locations with well-drained soil.

Features

• Deciduous flowering and fruit tree
• Produces attractive early-season blossoms
• Develops fragrant flowers in shades of white to pink
• Suitable for home gardens and landscapes
• Develops an upright, spreading growth habit
• Grows well in full sun
• Suitable for temperate growing regions
• Prefers fertile, well-drained soil

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Prunus mume
• Common Name (US): Japanese Apricot
• Other Common Names: Japanese Plum, Chinese Plum
• Seed Type / Variety: Japanese Apricot Fruit Tree
• Growth Habit: Upright, spreading deciduous tree
• USDA Zones: 6–9
• Planting Season: Fall or Spring
• Growing Season: Spring through Fall
• Sowing Season: Fall or Early Spring
• Germination Time and Conditions: Variable; seeds typically require cold stratification before germination
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
• Soil Requirements: Fertile, well-drained soil
• Watering Needs: Moderate; water regularly during establishment
• Mature Plant Size: Approximately 10–20 feet tall and wide
• Plant Spacing: Approximately 10–15 feet apart