Starking® Delicious™ Plum Tree
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Description
Perfect for first-time growers. We never use the term “delicious” lightly, and this variety is no exception. Consistently bears heavy crops of round, sweet dessert plums with red skin and red flesh. Disease-resistant to bacterial leaf spot and canker. Heat-tolerant. Clingstone. Discovered in 1931 and introduced by Stark Bro’s in 1951. Ripens in early August.
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Characteristics
| Bloom Color | White |
| Bloom Time | Early |
| Fruit Color | Red |
| Fruit Size | Large |
| 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 |
| Zone Range | 5 - 9 |
Size & Spacing
Mature Size
| Standard | 18 - 20' tall x 18 - 20' wide |
| Dwarf | 8 - 10' tall x 8 - 10' wide |
Recommended Spacing
| Standard | 18 - 20' |
| Dwarf | 8 - 10' |
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.
