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Description
Botanical Name:
Prunus domesticus 'Sugar'
Cultivar:
'Sugar'
Reddish purple skin with greenish yellow flesh. Very sweet! Used fresh, dried, or for canning. Also called a "European Plum", this self-fruiting tree is very cold hardy and has lower chilling requirement than other European prune/plum varieties (needs 550 below 45° F) making it the preferred prune variety for milder winter areas.
Deciduous, slow growing, upright tree. 3-5 years before significant fruit production.
Quick Facts
Flavor:
Sweet and flavorful.
Mature Height:
Semi-Dwarf (12’-18’)
Self-Fertile:
Yes
Bloom Season:
Spring: Fragrant, pinkish-white flowers
Harvest Season:
August
Chill Hours:
500
USDA Zones:
4-8
Rootstock:
Marianna 26-24 RS
Care
Sun Needs:
Plant in full sun (minimum 6 hours).
Soil/Water Needs:
Plant plums in deep, moisture retentive, well-drained soil. Water heavily in the first few growing seasons to establish strong root system. It’s best to water deeply at the soil line, then let the soil dry out (though not completely) and water again.
Planting and Care Tip:
Work in plenty of aged compost or commercial organic planting mix before planting.
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