Name: Superior Plum Tree
Brand: Stark Bro's Nurseries & Orchards Co.
Rating: 4.2 (34 reviews)

Description

A plum tree for northern gardens. This robust tree produces abundant crops of fire-red fruit with sweet, juicy, yellow flesh. Dessert plums like these are ideal for eating fresh off the tree. Originates from University of Minnesota in 1933. Cold-hardy. Clingstone. Ripens in July. (Prunus americana x Prunus salicina)

Characteristics

Bloom Color	White
Bloom Time	Mid - Late
Chill Hours	600 - 800
Fruit Color	Red
Fruit Size	Large
Hardiness Zone Range	4 - 8
Pollination	Pollinator Required
Ripens/Harvest	July

Shade/Sun	Full Sun
Soil Composition	Loamy
Soil Moisture	Well Drained
Soil pH Level	6.0 - 7.0
Taste	Sweet
Texture	Firm, Fine Texture
Years to Bear	3 - 6

Zone Compatibility

This Variety's Zone Range 4 - 8

My Hardiness Zone 6B

Based on your zip code, 43215

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The USDA hardiness zones offer a guide to varieties that will grow well in certain climates. Each zone corresponds to the minimum winter temperatures experienced in a given area. Make sure that your hardiness zone lies within the zone compatibility range of this variety before ordering.

Pollination

This variety requires another one for adequate pollination.

Cross-pollination by a different variety is key to its growing and bearing success. Plant one of these varieties within 100' for best pollination.

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Tools & Supplies

Having the proper tools and supplies when growing your own can make the difference between a good harvest and a great harvest! Here's a list that our experts recommend for this variety.