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Ruby Queen Japanese Plum

Prunus salicina 'Ruby Queen'
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  • »  Shiro Plum is a great, early plum that bears consistently under adverse conditions.

Ruby Queen has outstanding flavor.  It has reddish-black skin and firm red flesh.  It has shown good disease resistance and is well suited for humid conditions.  Ripens in early September, about 3-4 weeks after Santa Rosa.  Requires other Japanese plums for pollination.

Ruby Queen is a newer introduction from the USDA.

Height
12-12
Spread
10-12
Zone
5-8
Color
Yellow
Categories
Cold Hardy Varieties
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