Shiro Japanese Plum
Prunus salicina 'Shiro'
Grandpa's Choice™ Shiro plum, known for its large, round bright yellow fruit has a mild sweet flavor. Excellent for fresh eating, cooking, canning, preserves and desserts, it is a consistant bearer of fruit. It is one of the earliest ripening plums.
Height12-15 Feet |
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Spread10-12 Feet |
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Hardiness Zone5-8 |
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59 | Shiro Plum on Standard (Peach) root, Extra Large 5/8" up caliper grade | $26.99 | Add to Cart |
587 | Shiro Plum on Standard (peach) root, 2 year-Extra large grade | $30.99 | Add to Cart |
Prunus salicina 'Shiro'
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A Little History about Shiro Japanese PlumShiro has been around since 1899, so is much older than Grandpa, who used to raise a few because they were so tasty and easy to grow. |

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