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豊後梅（ぶんごうめ） Bungo plum is considered a natural hybrid between plum and apricot. The fruit is large, weighing around 40–60g. It has thick flesh and a small seed. It is less acidic, making it suitable for raw consumption, though i...

野梅（やばい） "Wild plum (yabai)" refers to a type of plum tree that grows naturally in the wild, particularly those that are not cultivated. Generally, the branches are thin, and the flowers are small, giving off a wild, untamed feel. ...

養老梅（ようろうばい） The Yoro plum tree in "Kazahaya no Sato" is 106 years old (as of 2025) and has a height of 6 meters. The flowers are a pale pink color. Although the flowers are small, the plums produced by this tree grow to be ver...

竜狭小梅（りゅうきょう こうめ） "Ryukyo Koume" is a small variety of plum known for its strong sourness. It is commonly used for making plum wine and umeboshi (pickled plums). The fruit is small with thin skin and a pronounced sour flavo...