{"product_id":"prunus-mume-mokel","title":"Mokel Flowering Apricot","description":"\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Mokel Flowering Apricot is a living sculpture of spring elegance. Celebrated for its exquisite double flowers, its branches are lavishly adorned with ruffled rosettes of soft pink petals set against striking reddish-crimson calyxes. This stunning visual display is complemented by the same intoxicating, spicy-sweet fragrance that defines the ume species. While its ornamental value is paramount, it reliably produces a crop of small, tart green fruits, offering the bonus of homegrown ingredients for authentic Japanese culinary projects, from tangy pickles to sweet homemade liqueur. Mokel is the choice for the connoisseur who desires peak floral beauty paired with practical, flavorful harvests.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRenowned for its spectacular display of fragrant, double-form pink flowers with vivid red calyxes in late winter.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProvides year-round interest: spring blooms, summer greenery, small ornamental fruits, and fall color.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn ideal size for residential landscapes, easily maintained as a focal point or patio tree.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduces classic, firm, sour ume fruits perfect for traditional preserving, pickling (umeboshi), and making sweet-style plum wine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFollows the classic \"flowers-first\" habit, with oval, serrated leaves appearing after the bloom period.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSelf-fertile and deciduous, with a moderate growth habit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlavor Profile (of the Fruit):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlavor:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Predominantly tart and refreshing with balanced acidity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTexture:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Dense, hard, and chewy—the ideal texture for pickling.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrimary Uses:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Best suited for processing into Japanese pickles (umeboshi), sweet umeshu (plum wine), preserves, and dried products.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Victory Nursery","offers":[{"title":"15 Gallon","offer_id":43447657562200,"sku":null,"price":229.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0692\/8000\/6232\/files\/Mokel_Flowering_Apricot_1.png?v=1764753947","url":"https:\/\/victorynursery.us\/products\/prunus-mume-mokel","provider":"Victory Nursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}