Bridal Veil Weeping Ume Plum
Here comes the bride! And she’s weeping with tears of joy at the sight of this wonderful weeping form of the Ume plum. A stunning tree, especially at maturity that is worthy of a central place in the garden. White blossoms that have a slight tinge of pink cover the tree in late winter and are quite fragrant before producing an abundance of Ume plums. Many thanks to the wonderful and generous folks at J.C. Raulston Arboretum who shared cuttings with us of this unique variety. If you’re in the Raleigh area, be sure to stop by and see their specimen (and many, many others) in person.
Latin Name: Prunus mume
Site and Soil: Japanese Flowering Plum likes 1/2 day to full sun and well-drained soil.
Pollination Requirements: Partially self-fertile. Plant with another Prunus mume variety for best crops.
Rootstock: Krymsk 86
Hardiness: Japanese Flowering Plum is hardy to minus 10°F. or below.
Bearing Age: 3-5 years after planting
Size at Maturity: 15-20 ft. in height
Bloom Time: February – March
Ripening Time: August
Yield: 30+ lbs.
Pests & Diseases: We have not observed any significant pest or disease problems on Japanese Flowering Plum.
USDA Zone: 6