Comments on: Ume Plum Viewing in Tokyo

By: Tom

Tom — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 21:16:54 +0000

Yes, I had few emails with Ray from the Forest Farms, he even sent me some scions. I think I cannot disturb him so much 🙂 I need some real Japan cultivars 😀 Next year I goona make a trip to Japan with my japanese friend, but it will be in summer – which is bad time to take scions…
I would like to have some seeds too. Seedlings can vary, they can be different than the parent plant – with some good luck they can be even better than the parent 😀 I like genetical concerts among seedlings. I know it from my momiji (Acer palmatum) seedlings.

By: Matt Mattus

Matt Mattus — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 19:37:54 +0000

Hi Tom, good question, I will have to look into this. I did find a few cultivars available at forest Farm.com. but you are correct, they are hard to find.

By: Tom

Tom — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 10:51:03 +0000

Is there someone who could send me ume scionwood from Japan? It´s said it´s not allowed to do so, but one friend tried it and there was no problem. Scions have "caught" and I love them. But it´s just one cultivar. I need more 🙂

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Tue, 13 May 2008 17:52:00 +0000

wowzer they are so pretty i love flower. My teacher talks about you alot! the are gorgeous picture! you make me want to visit japan one day even more i love their culture. Thankyou!

By: Homask

Homask — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 08:50:00 +0000

Your pics and reports from Japan are wonderful. I hope you had a chance to get a good noseful of the Prunus mume blossoms before you left. I think it’s one of the most ravishing fragrances in the world, and depending on cultivar can be strong and sweet.

By: em

em — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 20:15:00 +0000

i love the flowering bonsai!

i assume from your posts that you are visiting japan right now. how wonderful!

By: Nicole

Nicole — Mon, 03 Mar 2008 17:07:00 +0000

Thanks for this great tour. Lovely, well composed pics and scenes and unusual plants-really gives a feel for the culture and atmosphere.

By: Nicole

Nicole — Mon, 03 Mar 2008 16:57:00 +0000

Thanks for this tour-very lovely and well composed pics-unusual scenes and plants. You really gave a feel of the whole scene and energy.

By: Tracy

Tracy — Sun, 02 Mar 2008 01:58:00 +0000

I love these shrubs/trees. I have been looking for a prunus tomentosa (sp.)…..Nanking Cherry, as they are hardy where I live. They are really pretty spring bloomers. It’s kind of neat that they have celebrations revolving around it. The bonsai’s are something else. Very pretty.

By: Fabián Aimar (faBio)

Fabián Aimar (faBio) — Sat, 01 Mar 2008 18:50:00 +0000

Congratulations for your blog!
It is very interesting Friendly regards from Spain
Fabio