A research team has provided an overview for understanding the genetic basis of ornamental and cold resistance traits in Mei (Prunus mume), a tree valued both for its ornamental and cultural ...

P. mume is one of the first trees that bloom in early spring, blooming even below 0℃. ... The genome of Prunus mume. Nature Communications, 2012; 3: 1318 DOI: 10.1038/ncomms2290; ...

The botanical name for the tree is Prunus mume, and though it’s commonly called the Chinese plum, it is neither a true apricot nor a plum. Some gardeners grow it as a bonsai; others plant it in ...

Shortly after Christmas, during intervals of mild weather, the Japanese apricot (Prunus mume) perfumes the air with a sweet scent of almond. This small deciduous tree explodes with color in ...

Maesil, the fruit of the Prunus mume tree, starts out green and turns yellow as it ripens. It is not eaten raw but is typically used only after fermenting or preparing it in other ways.