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PRUNUS MUME ‘BENI-CHIDORI’

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The Japanese apricot is a shrubby tree with exquisite flowers that encapsulat­e the simple beauty of Japanese gardens. Deep pink blossom with a strong almond fragrance appears on bare stems in late winter and early spring, providing a welcome shot of colour. Produces small edible but bitter fruits. Grow as a specimen tree or let it form a multistemm­ed bush – its compact size makes it perfect for small gardens and container growing. Plant in full sun or part shade in fertile soil that’s moist but well-drained. H and S2.5m (8ft)

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