Description

Released from Texas A&M, the Morris Plum boasts large, round fruit with deep red skin and bright red flesh. The plums tend to grow in clusters throughout this upright growing tree.

Great for cooking and fresh eating, Morris plums store well and have a crisp, firm flesh. The fruit have great flavor and high sugar content.

The Morris Plum is a fast-growing tree with excellent quality, tolerant of a dry climate, and disease resistant.

Plant in full sun in well-drained soil. The Morris Plum tree requires a Japanese plum pollinator nearby to set fruit.

Characteristics

Bloom Color White
Bloom Time Early
Chill Hours 700
Fruit Color Red
Fruit Size Large
Hardiness Zone Range 5 - 9
Pollination Pollinator Required
Ripens/Harvest June
Shade/Sun Full Sun
Soil Composition Loamy
Soil Moisture Well Drained
Soil pH Level 6.0 - 7.0
Taste Sweet
Texture Crisp/firm
Years to Bear 3 - 6

Zone Compatibility

This Variety's Zone Range 5 - 9
My Hardiness Zone 6B
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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.

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.

Planting & Care

Learn all about how to grow plum trees in The Growing Guide. An entire section of our website dedicated to your growing success.

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