Jumbo Takada
Prunus Mume
Japanese Apricot
Ume
Jumbo Takada
ジャンボ高田(じゃんぼたかだ)
'Jumbo Takada' is typically grown for fruit, but will produce enjoyable flowers, and can also be used for bonsai. This cultivar is known in Aizutakada, Fukushima prefecture. It requires a lot of light, and pruning to improve light penetration is critical. Like 'Bungo' and 'Inazumi', 'Jumbo Takada' is considered more cold hardy than other Ume cultivars
Primary uses
Umeboshi and umeshu. It is known for maintaining a particularly good texture as umeboshi.
Pollination
It can self-pollinate, but will benefit from the presence of another variety. It does produce a large amount of pollen and can serve as a good pollinator for other varieties as well.