Bungo Japanese Flowering Plum

Bungo Japanese Flowering Plum

This famous and revered variety is found in gardens throughout Japan. Spectacular in bloom, Bungo Japanese Flowering Plum it is covered with profuse, white, fragrant flowers. This flower display is followed by abundant, apricot-size, light green fruit which is traditionally pickled.

Latin Name: Prunus mume
Site and Soil: Japanese Plum likes 1/2 day to full sun and well-drained soil.
Pollination Requirements:  partially self-fertile. Plant with Kanko Bai for best crops.
Hardiness: hardy to minus 10°F. or below.
Bearing Age: 3-5 years after planting
Size at Maturity: 8-10 ft. in height
Fruit Skin: Light green
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