Prunus mume ‘Mokel’ – Japanese Flowering Apricot (Ume) Live Flowering/Fruiting Tree | 3 Feet Tall | Shipped in 2 Gallon Bag Early Pink Blooms | Ornamental & Culinary Fruit | Elegant Garden Accent

Add four-season beauty and tradition to your garden with Prunus mume ‘Mokel’, the Japanese flowering apricot (Ume), approximately 3 feet tall and shipped in a 2-gallon grow bag with a healthy, established root system.

‘Mokel’ is highly valued for its spectacular early-season pink blossoms, which appear in late winter to early spring—often before the leaves emerge. The showy blooms create a stunning focal point in the landscape and bring welcome color at the end of winter.

Beyond its ornamental beauty, this cultivar also produces tart apricot-like fruit traditionally used in culinary applications such as preserves, syrups, and pickled ume. The combination of ornamental flowers and usable fruit makes this tree both decorative and practical.

Its graceful branching structure makes it ideal for specimen planting, Japanese-style gardens, cottage gardens, or mixed borders.

You will receive a plant similar in size and health to the one shown in the listing photos.

You will receive:
✔️ 1 live Prunus mume ‘Mokel’ tree
✔️ Height: approximately 3 feet tall
✔️ Shipped in 2-gallon grow bag
✔️ Healthy, established root system
✔️ Secure packaging for safe arrival

🌼 Growing Information

Common Name: Japanese Flowering Apricot / Ume
Botanical Name: Prunus mume ‘Mokel’
Plant Type: Deciduous flowering and fruiting tree
Growth Stage: Young established tree
Sun Requirements: Full sun (best flowering)
Soil: Well-draining, moderately fertile soil
Watering: Moderate; regular watering during establishment
Mature Height: 10–15 feet
Growth Rate: Moderate
USDA Zones: 6–9
Container Friendly: Yes when pruned and maintained

💡 Care Tip: Plant in full sun to encourage abundant blooms. Light pruning after flowering helps maintain shape and promotes strong branching for the following season.