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Tsuyu Akane


Prunus Mume
Japanese Apricot
Ume

Tsuyu Akane
露茜 (つゆあかね)
'Tsuyu Akane' is typically grown for fruit,  but will produce enjoyable flowers, and can also be used for bonsai.  This is a relatively new variety created by the Fruit Tree Research Institute of the National Agricultural Research Organization (NARO).  It produces fairly large fruit (~60-70grams) with reddish skin and vivid red flesh.  Like most Ume, it is acidic to eat raw.

Primary uses
It is rapidly gaining popularity for its use in umeshu

Pollination
It is not known to self-pollinate, and must be accompanied by the presence of another variety.  It can be used to pollinate other varieties