Developing ramification on Prunus Mume (Winter Flowering Japanese Apricot)

Prunus mume is one of the first trees to start flowering in the beginning of the year. With that, it is a great species for bonsai to have in the garden. However, the Japanese apricot also has a tendency to get leggy, with very difficult back budding. Some pruning tips can help to increase back budding and promote better ramification! 0:00 About the Japanese Apricot tree, prunus mume 0.20 Prunus mume and backbudding 0:50 Early spring pruning of leaves prunus mume 1:42 Late spring work: How and why pruning prunus mume for branch budding 3:25 What causes curled up leaves of p mume in summer 3:59 Flowering prunus mume in winter