Simka Japanese Plum
Prunus salicina 'Simka'
The Simka plum has large, uniform, purplish-red fruit with very firm, sweet, yellowish-white flesh. It ripens 5-7 days before Friar plum and seems to keep well on the tree for a couple weeks.
Simka Japanese Plum Pricing
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Simka Plum on Standad (Myro) root, Extra Large 5/8" up caliper grade |
$21.99 |
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| 588 |
Simka Plum on Standad (Myro) root, 2 Year-Extra Large grade |
$24.99 |
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Height12-15 Feet
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Spread10-12 Feet
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USDA Hardiness Zone 5-8
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Prunus salicina 'Simka' Homeowner Growing and Maintenance TipsSimka requires a pollinator like all Japanese plums. It is vigorous, but retains a medium size tree. Expect it to drop some fruit throughout the season as it is partially self-thinning, but is still productive.
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A Little History about Simka Japanese PlumSimka was a chance discovery made in California and introduced in 1959. It was once called Sim-Ka Rose.
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Prunus salicina 'Simka' Characteristics & Attributes
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Bloom Character
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Early blooming |
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Pollinizer needed |
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Fruit Characteristics
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Medium size fruit |
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Freestone |
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Growth Rate/Habit
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Spreading habit |
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Very vigorous |
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Early to bear |
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Very productive |
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Harvest Period
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Concentrated harvest |
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Mid-season |
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Early summer |
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Other Attributes
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Aromatic |
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Sweet |
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Very juicy |
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Site Requirements
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Full Sun |
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Winter hardy |
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Skill Required
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Uses
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High dessert quality |
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Cooking or baking |
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Canning or freezing |
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