How to propagate Prunus mume

Propagation of Prunus mume by division

Because Prunus armeniaca has strong suckering ability and many root suckers, division is a common method of propagation for Prunus armeniaca. The specific method is to cut off the sprouts from the root of the mother plant in spring, and then transplant them. Each mother plant can be divided into three to five plants. Generally, the division will bloom two years after survival.

Cutting propagation of Prunus mume

Seed propagation of Prunus mume

Seed propagation is the most common method of propagation. The specific method is to sow in spring and autumn, but autumn sowing is better. For autumn sowing, seeds should be collected in early summer, then washed and placed in a cool place to dry naturally until the autumn sowing period. For spring sowing, seeds should also be collected in early summer, then stored in sand at low temperature and sown in the spring of the following year. When sowing, pay attention to the spacing between seedlings and the planting depth.

Grafting propagation of Prunus mume