Prunus mume 'Pendula' - 175-200 CM C15

Description
The Japanese apricot 'Pendula' (Prunus mume) is a hanging garden plant that produces pink, cup-shaped flowers. They appear from March to April. The Japanese apricot 'Pendula' also has egg-shaped, dark green leaves. In a sunny to semi-shady, wind-protected location with well-drained soil, it usually reaches a height of around 7 metres and is around 8 metres wide.

Bulletpoints
* the flowers are heavily favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * attractive bright yellow autumn colouring * tolerates pruning

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of Japanese apricot 'Pendula' are dark green, egg-shaped. Japanese apricot 'Pendula' is bright yellow in autumn.

Frost hardiness
The Japanese apricot 'Pendula' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Japanese apricot 'Pendula' is hanging in the structure.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Pruning
Pruning, ideally in May, is advisable for this plant.

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 ground is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Tasks
Cut back: May.

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 pink, cupped flowers appear from March to April.

Fruit
The drupes have a sour, bitter flavour. Ripening time from August.

Use
Ornamental shrub, bee pasture, bird food plant