Burbank Plum Tree

Burbank Plum is a piece of horticultural history, bred by Luther Burbank, known as the “Wizard of Horticulture.” This Japanese-type plum, introduced in 1897 by the American Pomological Society, has red blushing over a yellow background that looks a lot like a nectarine. The heirloom fruit balances sweet, tangy notes with a rich, aromatic essence, and the golden-orange, juicy flesh is a delectable choice for fruit tarts, jams, and jellies, or for eating fresh off the tree. Hardy, heat tolerant, and resistant to common plum diseases such as leaf scale, it is a reliable, prolific producer that bears a heavy crop. Fruit ripens in mid-July. Bears in 3-6 years.

Plant a pollinator nearby for a bountiful harvest.

Luther Burbank’s Famous Plum

Luther Burbank was one of the most celebrated plant breeders in American history, and his work with plum crosses is commemorated in the name of this tree. Burbank Plum is a historical gem, and it carries the reputation of the man known as the "Wizard of Horticulture."

Sweet, Tangy, and Aromatic

The flavor is a delightful balance of sweet, tangy notes and a rich, aromatic essence, which makes it just as good fresh off the tree as it is cooked. The golden-orange, juicy flesh is a natural for fruit tarts, jams, and jellies.

Hardy, Heat-Tolerant, and Prolific

In spring, dramatic blooms of pristine white stand out against dark green foliage. The tree is hardy, heat tolerant, and resistant to common plum diseases such as leaf scale, and it is a prolific producer that can bear a heavy crop, making it a reliable option for a wide range of uses.

Why Growers Choose Burbank Plum

• A Luther Burbank heirloom: a Japanese-type plum introduced in 1897
• Red-blushed fruit over a yellow background: a striking resemblance to a nectarine
• Sweet, tangy, aromatic flavor: golden-orange, juicy flesh for tarts, jams, and jellies
• Hardy, heat tolerant, and disease resistant: a prolific producer with heavy crops
• Ripens in mid-July, bears in 3-6 years: white spring blooms against dark green foliage

Luther Burbank Variety! Luther Burbank (1849-1926), was an American plant breeder with over 50 years experience developing renowned plant varieties — many of which are still used today.