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.
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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 |
Size & Spacing
Mature Size
Recommended Spacing
Zone Compatibility
Pollination
Tools & Supplies
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.
Shipping Information
Arrives when it's time to plant
Questions & Answers
We use several different root-stocks, depending upon the desired result and what is available. For that reason, we're unable to guarantee a specific root-stock. Rest assured, that we have chosen root-stock that is hardy and compatible with just about any growing region in the United States.
Hi Deborah, yes this would be a suitable pollinator for the Toka tree.
Yes this variety is freestone.
Yes the santa Rosa will pollinate the Morris Plum.
Yes as long as it is with another japanese variety.
You can grow almost anything in a container! This excellent article will answer your questions and provide good advice. Please see "Growing Fruit Trees in Containers"
www.starkbros.com/growing-guide/article/fruit-trees-in-containers-pt1
When shipped, our trees are 2 years old.
We appreciate you reaching out to us. We use several different rootstocks, depending upon the desired result and what is available. For that reason, we're unable to guarantee a specific rootstock.
If you have any further questions please don't hesitate to reach back out to us. Have a great day!
Yes these varieties will cross pollinate with each other!
To the best of my knowledge, American plums are the ones that are thicket-forming. This variety is a Japanese plum.
Customer Reviews
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Wasn't very viable when it came in the spring.
I chose this tree for the price and because I've really wanted plum trees. Theyre so good and sweet
Needed a pollinator for an established tree to replace one that died
quality over many years of purchasing from Stark Bros
Not many options but look good