The leaves, stems, and seeds of the plum blossom are toxic to dogs and cats.
Plum Blossom Care
Here are the main care requirements for growing plum blossom.
Soil
Well-draining soil is the main requirement for the planting site.
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And while the tree can tolerate a range of soil conditions, loamy, rich soil is ideal.
It prefers acidic soil pH levels.
When deciding how often to water this tree, keep in mind that the soil should not become oversaturated.
Good drainage assists in preventing soggy soil conditions.
If you have subpar soil quality, you should consider supplementing with an organic fertilizer.
Apply fertilizer during the late summer or early fall to support the following seasons growth.
If it’s growing more slowly, increase the amount of nitrogen fertilizer you administer.
Plum blossom trees should be pruned immediately after flowering.
In most instances, youll want to cut back the limbs by two nodes.
Alternatively, if fungal disease is a concern, you might prune the plum blossom tree in the summer.
Scale can also be a problem, especially on the fruit produced by the tree.
Diseases that sometimes afflict plum blossom trees are usually fungal.
Some of the most common infections are honey fungus, verticillium wilt, silver leaf, and brown rot.
This early blooming activity distinguishes it from the similar (and more well-known) cherry blossom tree.
What Do Plum Blossom Flowers Look and Smell Like?
The tree will stay in bloom for several weeks, up to a month.
The most common issue relates to imbalances in watering or infection from bacteria and fungi.
Check the soil and ensure that its moist.
Leaves that turn yellow or develop brown spots can also be a sign of fungal or bacterial infection.
Prunus mume is often known by its common namesthe plum blossom tree or the Japanese plum tree.
Yes, prunus mume is self-pollinating and it also hashermaphroditic flowers.
Prunus mume, or plum blossom trees, have rounded buds that open to reveal flowers with rounded petals.
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