Pipestone Japanese Plum

Prunus salicina 'Pipestone'

The Pipestone plum is one of the best plums for Northern growers. It has large fruit with a tough, red skin that peels easily and a sweet, juicy, golden yellow flesh. This vigorous, productive tree.

Pricing

Pipestone Plum on Standard (Myrobalan) root, Extra Large 5/8" up caliper grade    -    $21.99

Height 12-15 Feet

Spread 10-12 Feet

USDA Hardiness Zone 4/8

Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips Pipestone and Toka are good plums to plant to cross pollinate each other.

A Little History Pipestone was introduced in 1942 and developed at the Minnesota Fruit Breeding Farm.

Characteristics & Attributes

Bloom Character • Excellent pollinizer • Pollinizer needed • Thin early for size • Thin heavily for size • Early blooming	Fruit Characteristics • Medium size fruit • Freestone	Growth Rate/Habit • Early to bear • Very productive • Spreading habit • Very vigorous	Harvest Period • Mid-season • Concentrated harvest
Other Attributes • Sub-acid flavor • Sweet • Very juicy	Site Requirements • Full Sun • Very hardy	Skill Required • Easy to grow	Uses • High dessert quality • Cooking or baking • Canning or freezing