Prunus mume, the Chinese plum or Japanese apricot, [2][1] is a tree species in the family Rosaceae. [3] . Along with bamboo, the plant most intimately associated with art, literature and everyday life in China, [4] where it was later introduced to the remaining Sinosphere (Korea, Vietnam, and Japan).

Prunus mume is a remarkable tree that combines ornamental beauty, cultural significance, and practical uses. Its late winter to early spring blossoms provide a much-needed splash of color in the garden when most other plants are dormant, making it a cherished addition to any landscape.

From January through February, the tree displays beautiful, delicate, and fragrant pale pink flowers on bare branches and brightens up the long winter days. The leaves emerge afterward, and they are green, ovate, and serrated margins. Yellowish-green, fuzzy-skinned fruits appear and can be harvested during the summer.

2024年4月30日 · Plum blossom (Prunus mume), also commonly known as Chinese plum or Japanese plum, is an ornamental tree that produces attractive blossoms and small stone fruits. Its beauty rivals the cherry blossom tree, and it blooms earlier in the year, making it …

2023年2月7日 · Ume (梅) – The Japanese Plum. Plant Family: Rosaceae. Botanical name: Prunus mume. Common Japanese names: ume; harutsuge-gusa; kōbunboku. Common English names: Japanese plum; flowering plum; Japanese apricot; Chinese plum. Place of origin: China

2024年3月24日 · Ume plums, Japanese apricots, or Prunus mume, are fruits native to East Asia. When ripe, the fruits have a distinct sweet-sour flavor profile and an unmistakable vibrant pink hue. Ume plums are often used in Asian cooking and cuisine as they lend their unique tartness to dishes such as umeboshi (pickled plums) and oshibori (sweet or sour plum ...

2013年6月5日 · Ume paste is a convenient spread that can be used to season sushi, grain salads, pasta salads, steamed vegetables and salad dressings; or it can be used as a thin spread atop hors'dourves and snacks featuring fresh vegetables such as cucumber slices.

2017年1月3日 · 梅Ume (Japanese flowering plum), Prunus mume, has been one of the most popular winter-blooming trees in Japan for centuries. There are over 250 cultivars of both single or double blossoms with shades of white, pink and red.

Plum blossom is a deciduous, rounded tree from Japan with great ornamental value. It can grow from 4 to 10 meters in height. The ume flower in pale pink or white blossoms signifies faithfulness, purity of heart, and classiness.

Prunus mume has beautiful, fragrant, pink or white flowers in late winter that are surprisingly hardy, and develop into small, tart apricot like fruits that can be eaten raw, pickled in salt, or made into jam. The fruit is alleged to have antibacterial properties and is …