Prunus hybrid 'Superior'
Japanases/American Plum
Photo courtesy of Eastern Shore Nursery
- Dark red colored skin with very sweet yellow flesh
- Excellent for fresh eating or used in desserts
- Hardy, fast growing variety
- Requires pollination by another Japanese-American plum variety; such as 'Toka'
Edible
Fast Growing
Full Sun
Spring
Attracts Hummingbirds
Attracts Pollinators
Attracts Songbirds
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
Prefers moist, well-drained, slightly acidic to neutral, fertile, loamy soil and full sun. Young trees can be pruned in late winter/early spring and established trees can be pruned in mid-summer. Plants can be fertilized in early spring before buds open with a balanced fertilizer.
Height: 12-15 in
Price Level 1: $89.99~#7
Bloom Color:
Zone: 4
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Fast Growing
- Edging
- Edible
Exposure:
- Full Sun
Habit:
- Upright
Foliage Color:
- Green
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Spring
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Pollinators
- Attracts Hummingbirds
- Attracts Songbirds
Soil Moisture:
- Average Water
- Moist, Well-Drained
Genus Overview: Prunus
Common Name: Grafted Plum Tree
Upright, vase-shaped habit and dense canopy with pointed, green leaves. Fragrant, white, five-petaled flowers bloom in spring. Flowers are followed by medium sized, pointed, plums in a variety of colors such as yellow, red and purple, maturing in summer. Fruit is firm, sweet and very juicy. Great for home gardens and as a specimen.