{"product_id":"peggy-clarke-japanese-flowering-apricot-tree-prunus-mume-live-tree-30-inches-tall-fragrant-double-pink-blooms-ume-bonsai-favorite-梅花","title":"Peggy Clarke Japanese Flowering Apricot Tree – Prunus mume Live Tree with Fragrant Double Pink Blooms","description":"\u003cp\u003eEnjoy the beauty and fragrance of this live Peggy Clarke Japanese Flowering Apricot tree, shipped ready to plant and ideal for garden growing or bonsai training. This elegant Prunus mume variety is prized for its stunning double dark pink flowers, rich sweet fragrance, and very early blooming season that brings vibrant color to late winter and early spring landscapes. In addition to its ornamental beauty, the tree produces abundant fruit traditionally used for plum wine, preserves, and specialty culinary uses. Its graceful branching habit and manageable growth make it an excellent choice for bonsai enthusiasts, patios, and ornamental gardens. You will receive a healthy live tree similar in size and condition to the one shown in the listing photos.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou will receive:\u003cbr\u003e✔️ 1 live Peggy Clarke Japanese Flowering Apricot tree\u003cbr\u003e✔️ Height: approximately 30 inches tall\u003cbr\u003e✔️ Trunk size: approximately 3\/8 inch\u003cbr\u003e✔️ Healthy, rooted plant\u003cbr\u003e✔️ Suitable for bonsai training\u003cbr\u003e✔️ Secure packaging for safe arrival\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e🌼 Growing Information\u003cbr\u003eCommon Name: Japanese Flowering Apricot, Ume\u003cbr\u003eBotanical Name: Prunus mume ‘Peggy Clarke’\u003cbr\u003ePlant Type: Deciduous flowering fruit tree\u003cbr\u003eGrowth Stage: Young grafted tree\u003cbr\u003eSun Requirements: Full sun preferred (6–8 hours daily)\u003cbr\u003eSoil: Well-draining fertile soil\u003cbr\u003eWatering: Moderate; water regularly during establishment\u003cbr\u003eMature Height: 10–15 feet\u003cbr\u003eGrowth Rate: Moderate\u003cbr\u003eUSDA Zones: 6–9\u003cbr\u003eBloom Time: Late winter to early spring\u003cbr\u003ePollination: Self-fertile or improved with another Prunus mume nearby\u003cbr\u003eContainer Friendly: Yes, excellent for bonsai cultivation\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e💡 Care Tip: Plant in a sunny location to encourage abundant blooms and healthy fruit production. Prune lightly after flowering to maintain shape, especially when training as bonsai.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant Condition Disclosure\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLive plants may be shipped dormant, leafless, recently pruned, bare root, or partially defoliated depending on season, weather, and shipping requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNatural variation in size, branching, foliage density, color, root structure, and overall appearance should be expected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eImportant Note\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYou 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCustomer Notice for Live Plants\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLive plants may experience normal shipping stress such as leaf loss, yellowing, wilting, or minor branch damage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlease consider local weather before purchasing. Extreme heat, freezing temperatures, severe weather, shipping delays, or unattended packages may increase plant stress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDue to the perishable nature of live plants, returns are generally not accepted. If there is an issue with your order, please contact us within \u003cstrong\u003e48 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e of delivery and provide the required photos for review.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhotos of the shipping box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhoto of the shipping label\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClear photos of the plant from multiple angles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScratch test photos if the plant appears dead or dormant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDormant, stressed, defoliated, wilted, or transit-shocked plants are not automatically considered dead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eClaims submitted without the required photos or more than 48 hours after delivery may not be eligible for review, replacement, or refund.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"SantiamNursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52499611615364,"sku":null,"price":231.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1014\/5254\/6180\/files\/ListingShopify2_10_46c17df2-a423-42d1-9ce7-1c0c71c6daff.jpg?v=1783660707","url":"https:\/\/nataliesbotanicalgarden.com\/products\/peggy-clarke-japanese-flowering-apricot-tree-prunus-mume-live-tree-30-inches-tall-fragrant-double-pink-blooms-ume-bonsai-favorite-%e6%a2%85%e8%8a%b1","provider":"Natalie's Botanical Garden","version":"1.0","type":"link"}