Prunus mume Chinnabar Purple

Chinese Plum / Japanese Plum

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Ornamental deciduous tree prized for fragrant flowers blooming before leaves in late winter. Foliage turns yellow in autumn, with edible fruit.
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Plant Details

Common Name Chinese Plum / Japanese Plum
Family Rosaceae
Genus Prunus
Species Mume
Variety var. typica 'Chinnabar Purple'
Origin China, Japan
Blooming Late winter to early spring, before leaves emerge
Leaf Color Green (turns yellow in autumn)
Sunlight Sun
Category Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly close No
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Well-drained loam, slightly acidic, rich in organic matter

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Watering

Moderate watering during growth, drought tolerant once established. Reduce in winter dormancy.

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Sunlight & Care

Requires full sun exposure for optimal flowering and fruiting

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Fertilization

Apply balanced fertilizer in early spring before flowering begins

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Pruning

Prune immediately after flowering to shape; remove dead wood

Pest Control Aphid Caterpillar Mite Scale Insect

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

local_florist Flowering Period 3 months
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agriculture Harvesting Period 2 months
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eco Leaf Persistence 9 months
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
14° – 95°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
20% – 70%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
10000 – 50000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
150 – 2000
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
15% – 60%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
300 – 1800
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)

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