Prunus mume 'Beni-chi-dori' - 80-100 CM C7.5

Bulletpoints
* the flowers are heavily favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * fragrant flowers * tolerates pruning

Growth habit
Japanese apricot 'Beni-chi-dori' is upright and branched in structure.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Pruning
This plant is tolerant of pruning.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady, wind-protected position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
A slow-release fertiliser can be used in spring. This releases the nutrients slowly and continuously so that the plant is evenly supplied over a longer period of time.

Flower
The dark pink, cupped flowers appear from March to April. They are pleasantly scented.

fruit
The drupes have a sour, bitter flavour. Ripen from August.

Use
Ornamental shrub, bee pasture, bird food plant

Root
Prunus mume 'Beni-chi-dori' is a heartroot.