Fenghou Japanese apricot
Prunus mume 'Fenghou'
USDA zones6 to 9
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
Size15 to 20 feet tall15 to 20 feet wide
- Growth rate
- Rapid
- Habit
- Dense
- Bloom season
- Spring, winter
- Bloom color
- White
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Fenghou' Japanese apricot (Prunus mume 'Fenghou') is a tree for borders, specimen planting, and winter interest. It is hardy to USDA zone 6, or down to -10°F (-23°C). This plant likes full or part sun and average to moist, loamy soil. It grows fast into a dense tree with white, fragrant blooms. Bees and butterflies visit the flowers. Flowers open in late winter and carry into spring.
Pairs well with Katsura tree, Japanese holly, Snake's head, and Little bluestem.