Add elegance and early spring beauty to your garden with this Mokel Japanese Flowering Apricot Tree (Prunus mume). This bare root tree stands approximately 30 inches tall and is known for its stunning pink blossoms that bloom in late winter to early spring, bringing vibrant color when most plants are still dormant.

Beyond its ornamental beauty, this tree produces small edible fruits traditionally used for pickling or making sweet ume plum wine. It is a suitable choice for gardeners looking to combine visual appeal with culinary use, thriving in various outdoor settings including backyard landscapes and garden beds.

You will receive a healthy bare root plant, ready for planting and establishment in your garden.

• 1 bare root Mokel apricot tree
• Height: approximately 30 inches
• Variety: Prunus mume ‘Mokel’
• Dormant, healthy starter tree
• Secure packaging for safe delivery

Growing Information

• Common Name: Japanese Flowering Apricot / Ume Tree
• Botanical Name: Prunus mume ‘Mokel’
• Plant Type: Deciduous flowering fruit tree
• Growth Stage: Bare root / dormant
• Sun Requirements: Full sun (6+ hours daily)
• Soil: Well-draining soil, adaptable to most types
• Watering: Moderate; keep soil evenly moist during establishment
• Mature Height: 10–20 feet
• Growth Rate: Moderate
• USDA Zones: 6–9
• Container Friendly: Not ideal long-term; best in ground

Care Tip

Plant as soon as possible after arrival. Soak roots in water for a few hours before planting to help rehydrate and encourage strong root establishment. Mulch around the base to retain moisture and protect roots.

Plant Condition Disclosure

Live plants may be shipped dormant, leafless, recently pruned, bare root, or partially defoliated depending on season, weather, and shipping requirements.

Natural variation in size, branching, foliage density, color, root structure, and overall appearance should be expected.

Important Note

You will receive a live starter plant (seedling/young plant). Listing photos show the plant at a mature stage for reference only. The actual plant size, shape, and appearance may vary and will be significantly smaller than the images shown.

Customer Notice for Live Plants

Live plants may experience normal shipping stress such as leaf loss, yellowing, wilting, or minor branch damage.

Please consider local weather before purchasing. Extreme heat, freezing temperatures, severe weather, shipping delays, or unattended packages may increase plant stress.

Due to the perishable nature of live plants, returns are generally not accepted. If there is an issue with your order, please contact us within 48 hours of delivery and provide the required photos for review.

• Photos of the shipping box
• Photo of the shipping label
• Clear photos of the plant from multiple angles
• Scratch test photos if the plant appears dead or dormant

Dormant, stressed, defoliated, wilted, or transit-shocked plants are not automatically considered dead.

Claims submitted without the required photos or more than 48 hours after delivery may not be eligible for review, replacement, or refund.