Starking® Delicious™ Plum Tree
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Description
About the Starking® Delicious™ Plum Tree
The Starking® Delicious™ Plum is a standout choice for gardeners who want dependable harvests and rich, classic plum flavor. We never use the word delicious lightly, and this variety earns its name year after year with heavy crops of round, sweet dessert plums.
The fruit features deep red skin and matching red flesh with excellent eating quality, making it just as enjoyable fresh as it is for cooking or canning. This variety is known for bearing at a young age, which makes it especially rewarding for first-time fruit growers eager to see results sooner.
Starking® Delicious™ is heat-tolerant and shows good resistance to bacterial leaf spot and canker, helping it perform reliably in a wide range of growing conditions. Fruit ripens in early August, providing a consistent mid-summer harvest.
Discovered in 1931 and introduced by Stark Bro’s in 1951, this long-trusted plum continues to shine for its productivity, flavor, and garden-friendly performance.
Survival Guaranteed!
Since 1816, Stark Bro’s has promised to provide customers with the very best fruit trees and plants. It’s just that simple. If your trees or plants do not survive, please let us know within one year of delivery. We will send you a free one-time replacement, with a nominal shipping fee of $9.99. If the item in question is not available, we can issue a one-time credit to your account equaling the original product purchase price or issue you a refund. Read more about our warranty policy.
Characteristics
| Bloom Color | White |
| Bloom Time | Early |
| Chill Hours | 700 - 1000 |
| Fruit Color | Red |
| Fruit Size | Large |
| Hardiness Zone Range | 5 - 9 |
| Pollination | Pollinator Required |
| Ripens/Harvest | Early August |
| Shade/Sun | Full Sun |
| Soil Composition | Loamy |
| Soil Moisture | Well Drained |
| Soil pH Level | 6.0 - 7.0 |
| Taste | Sweet |
| Texture | Firm |
| Years to Bear | 3 - 6 |
Size & Spacing
Mature Size
Recommended Spacing
Zone Compatibility
Pollination
This variety requires another one for adequate 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.
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