Bruce Plum

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Prunus salicina x angustifolia (Bruce Plum)

Note: Due to import restrictions, Plum cannot be shipped to CA, WA, Europe.

The Bruce Plum is an early-fruiting, open-spreading small tree, a cross between the Japanese plum and the native Chickasaw plum. It ripens before the Methley variety and is resistant to brown rot. Introduced in 1921 by A. L. Bruce of Donnelly County, TX. Hardy in Zones 6-8.

Plant Characteristics:

• Pest Resistance: Very Good
• Disease Resistance: Very Good
• Drought Tolerance: Good
• Heat Tolerance: Very Good
• Humidity Tolerance: Very Good
• Sun Tolerance: Very Good
• Wet Soil Tolerance: Fair
• Shade Tolerance: Fair
• No Spray: Fair
• Salt Tolerance: Fair
• Fresh for Kids: Very Good
• Deer Resistance: Fair
• Thorns: No
• Plant Type: Tree
• Soil Type: Adaptable
• Edible Type: Fruit
• Self-Fertile: No

This information is accurate to the best of our knowledge. Comments and opinions are always welcome.