A very sweet and richly flavored prune plum suitable for fresh eating, drying and canning. A self-fruitful tree with reddish purple fruit. Sugar Plum is known to be a widely adapted, low chill variety.
ZONE: 5-9
POLLINATION/BLOOM TIME: Late blooming. Self-fertile but gets the best yields with another variety of European plum. 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. Late season ripening.
CHILL HOURS: 550 chill hours below 45F
DISEASE RESISTANCE: Good. Susceptible to bacterial canker.
SIZE AT MATURITY: Dwarf - 8' x 12'| Semi Dwarf – 10-16' x 15'| Standard – 20' x 20'
