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Plum Tree (Beauty)

Plum Tree (Beauty)

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Beauty Plum is one of the earliest ways to start plum season—juicy, sweet-tart fruit that ripens as summer begins.

  • Early-ripening Japanese plum for fresh eating
  • Juicy flesh with balanced sweetness and acidity
  • Classic Luther Burbank selection
  • Best enjoyed tree-ripe
  • Requires a pollination partner

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Ships in 1 to 4 business days from our nursery in Washington state, in a 36 inch box.
Grows in zones 5 to 9.
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Description

Beauty Plum is one of the earliest ways to start plum season, offering juicy, sweet-tart fruit when summer is just beginning. Grown for fresh eating rather than storage, it delivers classic Japanese-plum flavor weeks ahead of many other varieties.

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Because it flowers early and ripens early, Beauty rewards growers who plan for spring conditions. With proper pollination and a frost-aware site, it provides a reliable first wave of fresh plums before mid-season varieties come on.

Overview

  • Early-season Japanese plum for fresh eating
  • Juicy, sweet-tart flavor with tender flesh
  • Ripens well ahead of Santa Rosa and similar plums
  • Early flowering requires thoughtful placement
  • Pollination partner needed for consistent crops

Growing Details

Latin Name: Prunus salicina ‘Beauty’
Site and Soil: 1/2 day to full day of sun; well-drained soil
Chill Requirement: Approx. 300–400 hours
Hardiness: USDA Zone 5–9
Rootstock: Marianna 2624
Bearing Age: 1–3 years
Size at Maturity: Typically maintained at 12–15 ft tall and wide with pruning
Flowering Time: Early flowering (within plum / pluot types)
Ripening Time: Early season; typically late June to early July depending on region
Pollination: Pollination required; plant a compatible Japanese plum within 20–30 feet
Pests & Diseases: Standard plum considerations; early harvest limits late-season issues
Yield: Moderate to good once established

Additional Notes

  • Grower’s Insight: Beauty is about timing. Its value comes from ripening early with real flavor, not from storage life or processing versatility.
  • Regional Insight: In regions with cool or wet springs, early bloom can reduce pollinator activity. Planting multiple Japanese plum varieties nearby and supporting early pollinators improves fruit set.
  • Fruit is best eaten fresh shortly after harvest.
  • Not intended for long storage or heavy processing.

Planting & Çare

At a Glance – Beauty Plum

  • Sun: 1/2 day to full day of sun
  • Soil: Well-drained soil; tolerant of heavier sites
  • Water: Moderate; consistent during establishment
  • Size: Manageable with pruning
  • Pollination: Required
  • Harvest: Early season
  • Hardiness: USDA Zone 5–9

Planting & Care – Beauty Plum

Site Selection

  • Choose a sunny site with good air drainage.
  • Avoid low frost pockets due to early bloom.

Soil Preparation

  • Plant in well-drained soil.
  • Marianna 2624 tolerates heavier soils better than many plum rootstocks.

Planting Instructions

  • Dig a hole twice the width of the root system.
  • Set the root flare at or just above soil level.
  • Backfill with native soil and water thoroughly.

Watering & Fertilizing

  • Water consistently during the first 1–2 years.
  • Once established, water during extended dry periods.
  • Fertilize lightly in early spring if growth is weak.

Pollination

  • Beauty Plum requires another Japanese plum for fruit set.
  • Plant a compatible variety within 20–30 feet.
  • Early-blooming companion plants help support pollinators.

Pruning & Training

  • Prune annually to maintain size and structure.
  • Balanced pruning improves light penetration and fruit quality.

Harvest & Use

  • Harvest when fully colored and slightly soft.
  • Best enjoyed fresh.
  • Use promptly—storage life is short.

General Tips

  • Thin fruit to improve size and flavor.
  • Protect blossoms in frost-prone sites when possible.
  • This variety rewards early-season attention.

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