Features:Flowers:Double-petaled pink blossoms with crimson calyx.Distinctive flat lotus-shaped base.Intense sweet-spicy fragrance.Early spring bloom (February-March).Self-fertile.Foliage:Oval leaves with serrated edges.Bright green spring/summer color.Golden-yellow fall foliage.Fruit:Small oval drupes (1-1.5" long).Thick skin: pale green → golden yellow with burgundy blush.Crisp, fibrous flesh with balanced sweet-tart flavor
Mature Size:Height: 15-20 ft (4.5-6 m).Width: 15-20 ft (4.5-6 m)
Growth Rate: Moderate
Key Advantages:Winter floral spectacle - earliest blooming ornamental fruit tree.Dual-purpose value - exquisite flowers + culinary fruit.Cultural heritage - prized in Japanese tradition.Disease resistant - superior to common plums
Landscape Uses:Focal point specimen.Zen gardens.Winter fragrance gardens.Bonsai cultivation