Grandpa's Orchard
Why you need to trim newly planted fruit trees.
Grandpa will explain why you need to cut off some of that big, beautiful bareroot tree after planting.
Grandpa's Orchard
Prunus salicina
Duarte Japanese Plum

Duarte Japanese Plum

Prunus salicina 'Duarte'

Grandpa's Choice™ Duarte plum is a large, heart-shaped, deep red fruit with a sweet blood-red flesh that is excellent for fresh eating or canning. A vigorous and hardy tree. It ripens in mid-season ahead of Italian and Stanley. It is well adapted to western conditions.

Pricing


Height

10-15 Feet

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Spread

10-12 Feet

Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips

Duarte is a Japanese plum and requires cross-pollination with other Japanese plums.

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A Little History

Grandpa's Washington friends were always bragging up Duarte plum to him, and when he tried it he was impressed.

USDA Hardiness Zone 5-8

Characteristics & Attributes

Bloom Character
• Early blooming
• Pollinizer needed
Fruit Characteristics
• Freestone
• Large fruit
Growth Rate/Habit
• Early to bear
• Spreading habit
• Average vigor
Harvest Period
• Mid-season
Other Attributes
• Very sweet
• Complex flavor
• Grandpa's Choice™
• Keeps well
• Very juicy
Site Requirements
• Frost Sensitive
• Full Sun
• Winter hardy
Skill Required
• Average skill
Uses
• Canning or freezing
• High dessert quality