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 ...

The Japanese apricot is a small, twiggy tree that blooms in winter, even if no one is looking. By the time its cousin, the flowering cherry tree, blossoms, the apricot display is history. The problem ...

Having a flowering tree in your backyard can really improve your curb appeal. But why should you choose a flowering tree with pink-colored blossoms in particular? The answer is simple: some ...

The Japanese apricot -- a plant native to China, actually -- is one of the longest lived of the flowering fruit trees. It’s a symbol of resilience in the face of adversity thanks to its early flowers, ...

Sometimes I think Mother Nature likes to pull a fast one, just to remind me she has the upper hand. More often than not, it’s an unpleasant surprise that catches me off guard, but this week I returned ...

After our rainy Northwest winter, the puffy drifts of fruit tree blossoms lift spirits. The Japanese apricot, Prunus mume , flowers very early so it can be nipped by frost, but, as puts it, the tree ...

Like fluffy clouds at dawn, spring-flowering trees delight us with blossoms in billowing masses of sunrise colors. February and March are excellent months to add these and other types of trees to your ...

Japanese gardens are popular for many reasons, not least the tranquility, harmony and beauty associated with them. These qualities can be applied to any yard in a myriad of ways. If you are keen to ...