As I pull into the parking area at my neighbor Chip’s house in early spring, the late afternoon sun lights up her Shiro plum tree, and I sit there, staring at its beauty. No leaves have emerged ...

Umeboshi, Japanese apricot, Chinese plum: Prized fruit by any name By Jeff Spurrier Jan. 8, 2013 7:53 PM PT ...

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Ayako Iino grew up in Nagoya, Japan, the largest city in the Chūbu region. Like many kids, she watched her mom make umeboshi, a traditional salt-cured plum pickle (and alkalizing dietary staple that’s ...

Question: I planted my Japanese plum tree about five years ago, and have kept it pruned, against a wall, at about 6 feet tall. It is beautiful and healthy, but has never borne flowers and fruit.

Learn how to make Ume Plum Syrup, a traditional Japanese summer drink that’s sweet, tangy, and refreshing! This homemade syrup is made from ume plums, sugar, and time, creating a rich and ...

Umeboshi Paste Lends a Salty, Sour Tang to Everything It Touches This pickled plum paste from Japan is an asset to both cocktails and pasta dishes by Kat Thompson Aug 15, 2024, 7:00 AM PDT ...

First off, yes, it is too early for cherry blossoms. The flowers folks around town are seeing now are not in fact cherry tree blossoms. They are in fact Japanese plum trees.

Before the cherry blossoms start to bloom next month, locals can head to the DC War Memorial to see their slightly-less-famous friends—the Japanese plum trees. Here’s what to know about these ...