Plum Trees

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Burgundy Plum Tree
Prunus salicina 'Burgundy' The Burgundy Plum tree produces fruits with red color skin and red color inside. The flesh is sweet, juicy, and very delicious. This low-chill variety is very popular, consistent, and reliable in mild winter climates like ...

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Flavor King Pluot Tree For Sale
The Flavor King Pluot is a truly exceptional fruit, born from the perfect union of plum and apricot. With its smooth skin ranging in vibrant hues from deep purple to dark red, it presents an alluring sight during Summer. W...

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Flavor Queen Pluot Tree
The Flavor Queen Pluot is a very delicious hybrid of plum and apricot. These pluot fruits have green skin with a yellowish green flesh. It is very juicy and have an amazingly tasty flavor. Flavor Queen Pluot trees require ...

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Golden Plum Tree
Prunus saliciana The Golden Plum tree produces a very delicious, yellow, medium sized plum with sweet and juicy flesh that is golden in color.

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Green Gage Plum Tree
The Green Gage Plum tree produces a very tasty, smaller green fruit that is sweet and juicy when ripe. The yellow-green fruit has a rich plum-honey flavor. Great for canning, desserts or preserves. Freestone. Ripens in e...

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Persian Sour Plum ‘Tabriz’ – Goje Sabz Tree
Prunis salicina 'Persian' Our authentic Persian Plum tree from Tabriz, Iran produces a very popular sour green plum that is picked when the fruits are small and green. They are very delicious and eaten while sour and crunchy, often seasoned with sa...

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Salad Plum Tree 4 in 1

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Santa Rosa Plum Tree
Prunus salicina "Santa Rosa" The Santa Rosa plum tree is the most popular in California. The fruit has reddish-purple skin color and yellow color flesh. The flavor is sweet and juicy with a bit of tartness under the skin. A very delicious and enjoyabl...

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Spice Zee Nectaplum
A nectarine dominant hybrid with plum. The Spice Zee Nectaplum has surprising pleasing flavor. A somewhat acidic, spicy sweet taste and very juicy. An attractive upright tree with a great flush of Spring time blossoms and ...

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Plum trees are deciduous with stunning spring blossoms and luscious fruit ready to harvest in summer. These trees lose their leaves in winter but offer vibrant blooms and delicious fruit.

Fruit:
Plums are juicy and sweet with smooth skin and a central pit. Varieties include the popular Santa Rosa, known for its tangy flavor, and the Burgundy. Plums are not only tasty but also nutritious, rich in vitamins and antioxidants.

Key Care Tips:

Sunlight:
Plant in a location that receives 6-8 hours of direct sunlight daily. While full sun is ideal, partial shade is acceptable.

Soil and Planting:
Choose well-draining soil. Dig a hole as deep as the root system and twice as wide. Backfill with a mix of native soil, high-quality planting mix, and organic matter. Ensure good drainage by amending with sand or installing drainage pipes.

Size and Spacing:
For home orchards, space trees 12-15 feet apart and prune to maintain a height of 10-15 feet. In commercial settings, space trees 15-20 feet apart and allow them to grow up to 20 feet tall.

Irrigation:
Reduce watering greatly during winter dormancy. Water newly planted trees weekly in cooler months and 2-3 times per week during hot weather. Increase watering during heat waves. Once established, irrigation needs decrease.

Nutrition and Fertilization:
Fertilize with organic fruit tree food in winter to boost blossoms and summer fruit. Use balanced fertilizers in spring and summer to support healthy growth.

History and Uses:
Plums have a rich history dating back thousands of years. They are believed to have originated in China, where they were cultivated as early as 2000 BCE. Plums were introduced to the Americas by European settlers. The first plum trees arrived in North America in the 17th century. They are excellent for fresh eating, cooking, baking, and preserving.

Availability:
Potted plum trees are available year-round at our Los Angeles nursery. We offer delivery across Southern California.

In Conclusion:
Plum trees thrive in full sun or partial shade with well-draining soil. Keep them pruned to manage size and enhance fruit production. Fertilize with organic bloom food in winter and use growth fertilizers in spring.

Plant Care Information

How To Water - Frequency and Duration to Irrigate

Irrigation Water Quantity and frequency based on tree maturity – Fully saturate the soil with water once per week during the early spring. Increase to twice per week as the weather warms. Water 3 times per week or more during hot summers. Provide about 5 gallons of water for a 5 gallons size plant, 15 gallons of water for a #15 size container plant, and 25 gallons for a #25 depending on soil type. Sandy soils can hold less water required more frequently, while clay soils can hold more water and require less frequent irrigation. Young trees with less developed roots require water more frequently while mature plants with developed roots will require less frequent watering.

Fertilizer and Plant Nutrition

Fertilize your tree every 3-4 months. Use a complete balance fertilizer with a 1-1-1 or 2-1-1 NPK ratio during the Spring and Summer growing season, and a formula with more phosphorus and potassium before the tree flowers to improve fruit production and development.

Winter Pruning and Summer Thinning

Prune your tree to allow light into its center for proper growth and fruit production.

Prune fruit trees in the Winter to maintain size and shape to prepare for Spring growth. Thin the tree in the Summer, and remove excessive fruits. Remove any dry twigs and branches. Cut off any new growth below the graft or very low in the tree, this will direct the plant’s energy to its main branches. Thin your trees during the Spring and Summer seasons to ensure the plant’s energy is directed as desired. Harvest ripe fruit to prevent undesired pests.

Harvesting and Pest Management

The basics of integrated pest management is cleanliness and the use of a combination of methods. This means we use an organic pesticide when the pest population reaches a threshold that requires action. Horticultural oils such as Neem oil is an organic pesticide that controls tiny, soft bodied insects. Use organic Bordeaux and Liqui-cop to manage fungus causing diseases such as powdery mildew, rust, and leaf-curls.

Keep a clean environment, free of weeds and dropped fruit that host insects or attract animals. Harvest when fruit reaches size and store indoors. Use repellants and bird netting to protect your harvest from other animals.

Sun Exposure: Full Sun

Deciduous trees need about 5 hours of direct sunlight for proper growth and fruit production.

Sunlight Sensitive plants like Cherries, Persimmons, and Plums can burn in hot climates if they lack water. Use afternoon shade to prevent this damage. A lack of light will stunt growth; balance is key.