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Santa Rosa Plum Tree

Dan Chambers — Mon, 04 Apr 2022 15:35:24 +0000

Santa Rosa plums, or Prunus salicina, is a fast-growing fruit tree that produces delicious and juicy fruit during the middle of summer. They were developed by Luther Burbank in 1906 in Santa Rosa, California. He began to import Japanese plums in the early 20th century, and he eventually created the Santa Rosa plum tree. It is a cross between Asian and European varieties of plums.

The Santa Rosa plum tree has green leaves, and the small fruits grow in bunches on the tree. The fruit has deep red chalky skin with yellow and orange flesh. Occasionally, the skin has a purplish color, and the flesh is red. In the blooming season, which is during July, small white and pink blossoms will begin to grow on the trees. Fruit can begin to bear during the first year of its growth. When the tree is fully mature, the Santa Rosa plum tree can grow up to 25 feet tall and 10 to 20 feet wide.

The Santa Rosa plum tree is best suited for USDA regions 5 through 9, and it thrives in regions that are warm and dry. In addition, it is drought tolerant once it has been established.

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Methley Plum Tree

Dan Chambers — Mon, 04 Apr 2022 15:45:59 +0000

Methley plums, which is a variety of the Prunus salicina, is an easy-to-grow fruit tree that produces delicious and juicy fruit during the middle of July. It is a hybrid between the Prunus cerasifera and the Prunus salicina, and was unintentionally discovered as a seedling in South Africa.

The Methley plum tree has bright green leaves, and they grow together on the tree. The fruit has deep red chalky skin with red and orange flesh. Occasionally, the skin has a purplish color with bright red flesh. In early spring, white, fragrant flowers will bloom. After 3 to 6 years of its growth, the tree will begin to bear fruit. Although the tree is small, it has a widespread and rough bark. It can grow to be 18 to 20 feet tall and wide, and its growth rate is 15 to 20 inches per year.

The Methley plum tree is best suited for USDA regions 5 through 9, and it thrives in areas that are warm and dry. It is both drought and heat tolerant once it has been established.

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Bruce Plum Tree

Dan Chambers — Mon, 04 Apr 2022 15:14:02 +0000

Bruce plums, or Prunus domestica, is a tough and easy-growing tree that produces delicious and juicy fruit early in the spring. It is a hybrid between the Japanese plum and the Chickasaw plum, and it was introduced to North America in 1929 by A. L. Bruce from Donnelly County, Texas.

The Bruce plum tree has deep green leaves, and the large plums grow in bunches on the tree. The fruit has bright red chalky skin with yellow and orange flesh. In the blooming season, which is during early spring, beautiful white blossoms will begin to grow on the trees. Fruit begins to bear 2 to 3 years after it has been planted.

When it reaches its full maturity, the Bruce plum tree can reach up to 12 to 15 feet tall and spread 10 to 20 feet wide. Both the standard and semi-dwarf variety is great for building an orchard or growing as a stand-alone tree.

The Bruce plum tree is best suited for USDA regions 5 through 9, and it thrives in temperate, moist regions. In addition, it is drought tolerant once it has been established.

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