Prunus mume - Japanese ApricotDescription Specification Gift wrap The Prunus mume represents the end of Winter, starting to flower in mid January, giving you a beautiful sight mid winter (even with snow on the branches!). The Japanese Apricot is extremely hardy and has been grown for hundreds of years, the fruits a traditional food in the Far East, used as a flavouring in alcohol, used in juices, in sauces and as a pickle. The edible fruits turn yellow when ripe, however they do