Japanese Plum 'Satsuma'

Prunussalicina

Family
Rosaceae (ro-ZAY-see-ee)
Genus
Prunus (PROO-nus)
Species
salicina (sah-lih-SEE-nuh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Deciduous
Height
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)
Spacing
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Other Details
Category
Edible Fruits and Nuts
Trees
Water Requirements
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From semi-hardwood cuttings
From hardwood cuttings
By grafting
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Oak View, California

West Hills, California

Marysville, Washington

Olympia, Washington

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Gardener's Notes:

1
positive
2
neutrals
0
negative
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(Zone 1) | August 2014 | positive

A blood red plum with dark-red fruit is perfect for eating, bottling and stewed for dessert.

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Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | March 2006 | neutral

A medium-small Japanese plum. Sweet flavor; hardy and productive. Ripens mid-season. Pollinate with other Japanese plums.

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Oklahoma City, OK (Zone 7a) | November 2004 | neutral

This is a small plum with dark red skin and red flesh. It is not self-pollinating, so plan on planting another plum tree somewhat closeb...Read More

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