Prunus cerasifera 'Satsuma'
Japanese Plum
Photo courtesy of Prides Corner Farm
- Medium-large dark red fruit
- Sweet juicy flesh with small pit
- Excellent for cooking, canning and eating fresh
- Needs another Japanese plum for pollination
Full Sun
Spring
Average Water
Moist, Well-Drained
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
Prefers moist, well-drained, slightly acidic to neutral, fertile, loamy soil and full sun. Water frequently until established. Prune in winter to promote open branching and good air flow. Plants can be fertilized yearly in early spring with an organic fertilizer. Mulching is beneficial. Most Japanese Plums need another variety to cross-pollinate.
Height: 10-15 ft
Spread: 10-14 ft
Price Level 1: $89.99~#7
Bloom Color:
Zone: 5-8
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Edging
Exposure:
- Full Sun
Habit:
- Upright
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Spring
Soil Moisture:
- Average Water
- Moist, Well-Drained
Genus Overview: Prunus
Common Name: Japanese Plum
Upright tree with a spreading canopy and elliptic, finely serrated, green leaves. Fragrant white flowers bloom in spring. Flowers are followed by medium sized, round or conical, red to purplish-red plums. Fruit ripens from early to mid summer. The flesh is sweet and very juicy. Great as a specimen or in a home orchard.