Pink Ume Apricot

  USDA Certified Organic  This beautiful Japanese apricot tree is often used as an ornamental, but has the added benefit of interesting fruit. Pink Ume apricot tree is a stunning, single pink blooms lead to a bounty of fresh apricots. The Ume apricot is eaten raw, candied, boiled, preserved in sugar, pickled in salt and dried, or made into a liqueur. Pink Ume apricot is harvested when the fruit displays a red blush over the orange skin. Tree grows to about 15' and is self-fertile. Early bloomer.  Please see below for further information on our Pink Ume apricot trees for sale. Considerations for Pink Ume Apricot  USDA Zones 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 Heirloom: Yes Uses: Canning / Preserves, Fresh Eating Harvest Period: Early Low Chill: Yes Bloom Period: Early Pollination Requirement: Self-Fertile Origin Date: Japan 1800's Storage: A few weeks Rootstock: Mariana (semi-dwarf) Years to Bear: 1-3 years Recommended Spacing: 12-16 ft. Mature Size: 12-16 ft. Pruning: Summer prune to maintain 8 ft. [TABS