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Prunus mume
Japanese apricot
Family: Rosaceae • Genus: Prunus • Region: TEMPERATE ASIA: China (Sichuan Sheng, Yunnan Sheng), Taiwan (north) TROPICAL ASIA: Laos (north), Vietnam (north), United States
Summary: Prunus mume (Japanese apricot) is a plant in the Rosaceae family. Verdica documents 0 traditional uses, 0 phytochemical compounds, and 0 herb-drug interactions for this species.
About Prunus mume
Bloom Color: Pink, White. Main Bloom Time: Early spring, Mid spring. Form: Rounded, Vase.
Care Information
| Sunlight | Full sun (6+ hours) |
| Watering | Regular — 1-2 inches per week during growing season |
| Soil | Rich, well-drained, slightly acidic (pH 6.0-6.5) |
| Hardiness Zone | USDA 3-9 |
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