Suikō
Prunus Mume
Japanese Apricot
Ume
Suikō
翠香 (すいこう)
'Suikō' is typically grown for fruit, but will produce enjoyable flowers, and can also be used for bonsai. It is a relatively new variety, with good acidity and unique aroma that sets it apart from other Ume making it particularly well-suited for producing high quality umeshu and ume juice. The fruit is roughly 35grams.
Primary uses
High quality umeshu and juice
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