Mokel Japanese Flowering Apricot Tree Prunus mume Bare Root Pink Ume Plum Edible Fruit Cold Hardy

Product Overview

The Mokel Japanese Flowering Apricot Tree (Prunus mume) is a bare root deciduous fruit tree approximately 30 inches tall. Known for its striking pink blossoms that bloom in late winter to early spring, this tree adds early seasonal color to gardens when most plants remain dormant. It also produces small edible fruits traditionally used for pickling or making sweet ume plum wine, combining ornamental beauty with culinary value.

Key Features

• Height: Approximately 30 inches at shipment
• Variety: Prunus mume ‘Mokel’
• Deciduous flowering fruit tree with pink blossoms
• Produces small edible fruits about 1" to 1 1/4" in size
• Cold hardy and suitable for USDA zones 6–9
• Delivered as a healthy bare root dormant starter plant
• Secure packaging ensures safe delivery

Growing Information

• Plant Type: Deciduous flowering fruit tree
• Sun Requirements: Full sun, at least 6 hours daily
• Soil: Well-draining and adaptable to most soil types
• Watering: Moderate; keep soil evenly moist during establishment
• Mature Height: 10 to 20 feet
• Growth Rate: Moderate
• USDA Zones: 6–9
• Container Friendly: Not ideal for long-term container growth; best planted in the ground

For best results, plant the tree as soon as possible after arrival. Soak the roots in water for a few hours before planting to rehydrate and promote strong root development. Applying mulch around the base helps retain moisture and protect the roots during establishment.

Plant Condition Disclosure

Live plants may be shipped dormant, leafless, recently pruned, bare root, or partially defoliated depending on season, weather, and shipping requirements.

Natural variation in size, branching, foliage density, color, root structure, and overall appearance should be expected.

Important Note

You will receive a live starter plant (seedling/young plant). Listing photos show the plant at a mature stage for reference only. The actual plant size, shape, and appearance may vary and will be significantly smaller than the images shown.

Customer Notice for Live Plants

Live plants may experience normal shipping stress such as leaf loss, yellowing, wilting, or minor branch damage.

Please consider local weather before purchasing. Extreme heat, freezing temperatures, severe weather, shipping delays, or unattended packages may increase plant stress.

Due to the perishable nature of live plants, returns are generally not accepted. If there is an issue with your order, please contact us within 48 hours of delivery and provide the required photos for review.

• Photos of the shipping box
• Photo of the shipping label
• Clear photos of the plant from multiple angles
• Scratch test photos if the plant appears dead or dormant

Dormant, stressed, defoliated, wilted, or transit-shocked plants are not automatically considered dead.

Claims submitted without the required photos or more than 48 hours after delivery may not be eligible for review, replacement, or refund.