Japanese Ume Tree Nursery

Its apricot heritage is apparent in the fruit as well as the leaves.

Japanese ume tree nursery. These ume tree blossoms have been the subject of many of asia s master painters. This is the tree whose fruit ume you need to make umeboshi plum vinegar and. Umeboshi translates as dried plums although it has also been commonly translated as salt plums. The eating of the pickled fruit for breakfast is also supposed to stave off misfortune.

Trees over 1 000 years old continue to bloom and produce fruit along the yangtze river basin. Whether planting as an ornamental or for culinary use mume japanese apricot trees will be an added treasure to any landscape garden. The japanese plum tree also known as ume prunus mume is in fact an apricot and originates not from japan but rather the mountains of southwestern china regardless this is another iconic tree of japan famous not only for its early flowering often while the snow still falls but also for its extremely sour fruits which are used liberally in japanese cuisine from pickles to sauces. After making its way eastward the species became known as the japanese sour plum or flowering apricot.

Proof that inner strength and beauty always triumph over adversity. All our workshops are hands on sessions for all abilities ranging from beginner to advanced levels. Our dainty japanese plum blossom tree is perfectly captured in its mid february colours which mark the start of the magical ume or plum blossom season. This dainty sapling perfectly reflects the delicate pink tinged buds that unfurl after harsh winter months.

Shiro kaga is a popular variety of the highly valued ume fruiting japanese apricot which produces small 3 4 to 1 inch fruits that are often pickled and used to make umeboshi paste. Japanese tradition holds that the ume functions as a protective charm against evil so the ume is traditionally planted in the northeast of the garden the direction from which evil is believed to come.