Black Amber Japanese Plum

Prunus salicina 'Black Amber'

The Black Amber plum is a high quality fruit with a rapid growing, heavy bearing tree. It has round, firm dark purple fruit that closely resembles a Friar plum. It ripens with Santa Rosa and is a good companion for that variety.

Pricing

Black Amber Plum on Standard (Lovell peach) root, Extra-Large 5/8" up caliper grade    -    $21.99 Black Amber Plum on Standard (Lovell peach) root, 2 year-XL grade    -    $23.99

Height 10-14 Feet

Spread 8-12 Feet

USDA Hardiness Zone 5-8

Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips Black Amber requires other Japanese plums for pollination, Friar or Santa Rosa are good choices.

A Little History Grandpa never grew many Black Ambers, but his Washington friends loved them and told him how well they did out there. It isn't an old variety, having been introduced from California around 1980.

Characteristics & Attributes

Bloom Character • Pollinizer needed	Fruit Characteristics • Freestone • Large fruit	Growth Rate/Habit • Upright habit	Harvest Period • Mid-season
Other Attributes • Very juicy • Very sweet • Complex flavor	Site Requirements • Full Sun • Frost Sensitive	Skill Required • Above average skill	Uses • High dessert quality