Medium sized, juicy, yellow Japanese plum. Very productive of good quality fruits. Ripens midseason and is self-fertile. Shiro Plum is somewhat tender in cold winter regions. Zone 6-9.
ZONE: 6-9
POLLINATION/BLOOM TIME: Early blooming. Self-fertile. Great pollinator for other Japanese plums. For appropriate cross pollination click here:
RECOMMENDED GROWING AND CARE:
Full to 3/4 sun with balanced moisture. Reduce grass competition in root zone. Top dress with compost yearly. Summer prune for airflow and ease of harvest. Spur bearer with fruit throughout the tree. Tends to have a low, spreading form. Early season ripening. May need to be thinned to promote heavy loads to size up.
CHILL HOURS: 600 chill hours below 45F
DISEASE RESISTANCE: Resistance to black knot disease.
SIZE AT MATURITY: Dwarf - 8' x 12'| Semi Dwarf – 10-16' x 15'| Standard – 20' x 20'
