Bonsai Prunus Mume

Prunus mume is a relatively small tree ranging from 4 to 10 meters in height if left unpruned.

Bonsai prunus mume. It s flaking bark is typically gray when mature and with a green tint and smooth when young. Prunus mume in full flower in february maizuru koen fukuoka japan february 2006. Prunus mume originally came from southern china and is now mainly found in japan korea and taiwan. If i want bigger trees i ll continue this process for another five to ten years.

Prunus mume has long been a favorite with japanese bonsai masters. The japanese apricot bonsai prunus mume belongs to the few bonsai species that already flower at the end of winter sometimes at the end of january. Even though the work is the same as it was last year it s far more fun now that the trees are beginning to resemble bonsai. Perhaps the largest collection of prunus mume is found in raleigh north carolina at the north carolina state university arboretum where some 50 varieties are grown.

The reason i ask is i ve got two prunus mume s one. Ume 26 japanese apricot bonsai tree in plastic training pot. Prunus mume bonsai are common in japan but very rare in europe. Many more sizes available for sale at bella bonsai nursery call now for pictures and information 704 545 9058 click here for inform japanese apricot plum bonsai prunus mume ume bella bonsai ume japanese apricot bonsai tree in plastic training pot.

An unusual 23 year old specimen can be seen in the garden s bonsai collection.