Yudie Ume Tree – Prunus mume Live Flowering Apricot | Includes Nursery Pot White Double Petal Blossoms | Jade Butterfly Ume Bonsai Favorite | 玉蝶梅 ぎょくちょうばい

Add timeless elegance to your garden with this live Yudie Ume tree, shipped in its nursery pot and ready to plant. Also known as Jade Butterfly Ume or 玉蝶梅（ぎょくちょうばい）, this refined ornamental flowering apricot is admired for its graceful branching structure and delicate white to pale-pink double blossoms. Blooming in late winter to early spring, the lightly fragrant flowers appear before the leaves emerge, creating a serene and classical display reminiscent of unfolding butterfly wings. Hardy and highly ornamental, Yudie Ume is ideal for traditional gardens, courtyard landscapes, patios, and bonsai cultivation. Its graceful form and subtle beauty make it a treasured addition to any ornamental plant collection. You will receive a healthy live plant similar in size and condition to the one shown in the listing photos.

You will receive:
✔️ 1 live Yudie Ume tree
✔️ Shipped in nursery pot
✔️ Healthy, rooted flowering apricot
✔️ White double-petal blooms
✔️ Suitable for bonsai training
✔️ Secure packaging for safe arrival

🌼 Growing Information
Common Name: Yudie Ume, Jade Butterfly Flowering Apricot
Botanical Name: Prunus mume ‘Yudie’
Plant Type: Deciduous flowering ornamental tree
Growth Stage: Young tree
Sun Requirements: Full sun preferred (6–8 hours daily)
Soil: Well-draining fertile soil
Watering: Moderate; water regularly during establishment
Mature Height: 10–15 feet
Growth Rate: Moderate
USDA Zones: 6–9
Bloom Time: Late winter to early spring
Pollination: Attracts pollinators
Container Friendly: Yes, excellent for bonsai cultivation

💡 Care Tip: Plant in a sunny location to encourage abundant flowering and healthy branching. Light pruning after blooming helps maintain shape and supports bonsai styling if desired.