Japanese apricot bonsai

Prunus mume

Description

Japanese bonsai tree with delicate white-pink flowers appearing in late winter. It produces small peach-like edible fruits appreciated in Asian cuisine and traditional medicine.

Growing tips

Requires direct sunlight and winter cold to flower properly. Water moderately, avoiding excess moisture. Perform regular pruning and wiring during summer. Repot every 2-3 years in spring.