Kobai Japanese Flowering Plum Tree
Kobai Japanese Flowering Plum is one of the most stunning of the Flowering Plums with its deep pink to nearly red double blossoms. Flowers open from late December to early March. Fruits are also great for making delicious plum wine but it’s all about the flowers with this one.
Japanese Flowering Plums, Flowering Apricots and Ume Plums are all different names for the same species, Prunus mume.
Latin Name: Prunus mume
Site and Soil: Japanese Flowering Plum likes 1/2 day to full sun and well-drained soil.
Pollination Requirements: Kobai Japanese Flowering Plum Tree is partially self-fertile. Plant with Kanko Bai for best crops.
Hardiness: Japanese Flowering Plum is hardy to minus 10°F. or below.
Bearing Age: 3-5 years after planting
Size at Maturity: 8-15 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