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Plum 'Satsuma'

15-Gallon, Semi-Dwarf

Height: 12-15 feet tall.
Spread: 10-12 feet.
Sunlight: Full sun.
Hardiness Zone: 5a.
Other Names: Prunus salicina 'Satsuma'

Description:
A popular Japanese plum variety known for its deep red skin, dark red flesh, and intensely sweet flavor. 'Satsuma' plums are medium to large, juicy, and have a smooth texture, making them ideal for fresh eating and preserves. This semi-dwarf tree is highly productive and an excellent choice for home orchards due to its reliable yields and vigorous growth.

Edible Qualities:
Plum 'Satsuma' is prized for its sweet, juicy flesh with a slight tartness that enhances its flavor. It is a freestone variety, making it easy to prepare for various culinary uses.

The fruit is most often used in the following ways:
- Fresh Eating
- Preserves
- Baking
- Drying
- Juicing

Features & Attributes:
Plum 'Satsuma' features lush green foliage throughout the growing season, followed by a spectacular display of fragrant white blossoms in early spring that attract pollinators. Its deep red fruit ripens in mid to late summer, standing out beautifully against the dark green leaves.

This is a deciduous tree with an upright, spreading growth habit. It is known for its heavy fruit production and adaptability, making it a great choice for backyard orchards.

Aside from its primary use as an edible, Plum 'Satsuma' is suitable for the following landscape applications:
- Orchard/Edible Landscaping
- Home Gardens

Planting & Growing:
Plum 'Satsuma' will grow to be about 12-15 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 10-12 feet. It has a low canopy with a typical clearance of 3-4 feet from the ground. It grows at a medium rate and, under ideal conditions, can be expected to live for 50 years or more.

This tree thrives in full sun and well-drained soil. It requires cross-pollination with another Japanese plum variety for optimal fruit production. Regular watering during dry periods and annual pruning help maintain shape and encourage better fruiting. A layer of mulch around the base helps retain soil moisture and regulate temperature.

Additional Characteristics:
- Mid to Late Season Ripening
- Pollination Required
- High-Yielding
- Disease Resistant
- Fragrant Spring Blossoms