Japanese flowering apricot

Prunus mume (Siebold) Siebold & Zucc.

Pet & Human Safety

People: No hazard foundPets: Toxic to pets

Hazardous parts

Not yet checked.

Preparation

n/a

Hazard type

Not yet checked.

Hazard route

Not stated by our sources (not a clearance)

How complete this information is

The safety information on this page is partial. Where a source covers a point, it is shown; where none does, the page says so.

Toxic to pets

Pet verdict: toxic. NC State says the leaves, stems and seeds are toxic to dogs, cats or horses if ingested and tags it Problem for Cats, Dogs and Horses; ASPCA has the genus page "Cherry (Prunus spp.)" listing toxic (cyanogenic glycosides) but no species page. Do not treat as pet-safe.

PlotAndPetal cannot tell you whether a plant you found can be eaten. Only someone who can see the plant can identify it.

Poison control

If someone has collapsed, cannot be woken, is having a seizure or has trouble breathing, call 911 now. For any other possible poisoning, call Poison Help: 1-800-222-1222.

Emergency number source: U.S. federal law (47 U.S.C. § 251(e)(3)), read 2026-10-07.

Naturalist Lore

Historical Background & Breeding Lore

The history of this plant and its name, and how it was bred, where we have them.

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Care

Hardiness zones: USDA 6a-9b per NC State Plant Toolbox; hardy to USDA zone 6 per Oregon State
Light: Full sun to partial shade; plant in a sunny, protected location (NC State).
Water needs: moderate moderate is a plain-language reading of NC State: prefers moist, acidic, loamy soils with good drainage and is intolerant of poor or dry soils. Always finger-test two inches down.
Mature size: US: NC State: 15-20 ft tall and wide; Oregon State: 15-30 ft (4.5-9 m) tall; UK: Trees and Shrubs Online: 20 to 30 ft high

Soil & Drainage

Pruning & Flush Rhythm

Feeding Schedule

How to prepare the soil, when and what to feed, and how and when to prune where that applies.

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