Burbank Plum
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Original price
$40.00
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Original price
$72.00
Original price
$40.00
$40.00
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$72.00
Current price
$40.00
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Prunus salicina - Burbank Japanese Plum
Due to import restrictions Plum can not be shipped to CA.
The Burbank Japanese Plum is a popular fruit tree known for its large, sweet, and juicy plums with smooth, reddish-purple skin. This variety is highly valued for its rich flavor and excellent texture, making it perfect for fresh eating, baking, and preserving. The Burbank plum requires a pollination partner, such as Methley or Bruce, to ensure a bountiful harvest. It thrives in a variety of climates and produces an abundant yield in late summer, making it a reliable choice for home orchards.
Vital Information:
- Scientific Name: Prunus salicina 'Burbank'
- Type: Deciduous fruit tree
- Growth Habit: Medium to large tree, typically 12–15 feet tall
- Fruit: Large, sweet, round plums with reddish-purple skin and yellow flesh
- Ripening Season: Late summer to early fall
- Pollination: Needs a pollination partner, such as Methley or Bruce
- Hardiness Zones: 5–9
- Sun Requirements: Full sun
- Soil Requirements: Well-drained, slightly acidic soil
- Watering: Regular watering, drought-tolerant once established
- Disease Resistance: Good resistance to common plum diseases
- Pruning: Prune for shape and to remove dead or damaged branches
- Uses: Fresh eating, preserves, jams, and baking
- Thorns: None
- Deer Resistance: Moderate