Plum Fruit Trees

Santa Rosa Plum Tree - Trees for cross pollination: Satsuma & Shiro. Height: 18-25ft, Width: 10-20ft. Interest: Fruits in late July/August. This Japanese plum tree fulfills two purposes in your yard — producing beautiful, white spring blooms and delicious fruit. The plums are large in size with red to purple coloring, ripening midseason. Their fine-textured clingstone flesh is delicious when eaten fresh, canned, or used in cooking.While the Santa Rosa plum is a self-pollinator, you’ll harvest a better crop when planted with other Japanese varieties.

Satsuma Plum Tree - Trees for cross pollination: Shiro & Santa Rosa. Height: 15-20ft, Width: 15-20ft. Interest: Fruit in July/August. Satsuma is a classic red-fleshed plum valued for deep interior color and rich, sweet-tart flavor when harvested at peak ripeness. Satsuma plums are renowned for their sweet and juicy flavor, with a mild taste that makes them perfect for fresh eating. Their versatility extends to culinary uses, where they are commonly used in jams, desserts, and baking.

Shiro Plum Tree - Trees for cross pollination: Santa Rosa, Satsuma, & Burbank. Height: 12-16ft, Width:12-16ft. Interest: Fruits in July/August. Shiro plums are oval-shaped stonefruit that are golden-yellow in color when ripe. They grow to around 2.5 centimeters in diameter. Shiro plums ripen from green to yellow, sometimes with a faint pink blush. The outer skin is thin and tart in taste.

Maintenance Tip:
Prune in late winter or early spring to shape the tree and remove weak or crossing branches. Thin fruit in early summer to prevent limb breakage and improve fruit quality. Fertilize in early spring, water regularly during fruit development, and keep an eye out for pests and disease to maintain overall tree health.