Prunus salicina
This Japanese plum is a gorgeous, well branched tree that becomes laden with round juicy yellow plums. Biting into one gives an explosion of syrupy dripping deliciousness. They are quite productive and are self-fertile, but as usual will produce even more with a compatible pollinator.
USDA Zone: 4-9
Pollination: Self-fertile but will produce more when planted with a compatible Japanese plum variety.
Time to productivity: 2-3 years depending on conditions.
Ripening time: August
Prunus salicina. This Japanese plum is a gorgeous, well branched tree that become laden with round jucy yellow plums. Biting into one gives an explosion of syrupy dripping deliciousness. They are quite productive and are self-fertile, but as usual will produce even more with a compatable pollinator. Zone 6-9.