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Two plum trees planted together for maximum pollination.
Satsuma plums make some pretty decent jams, so to add some excitement to your next PB and J sandwich, plant a plum tree and have some really fresh fruit to enjoy. Your satsumas are firm and juicy with a great taste, but Satsumas are a little shy, needing the encouragement of a Santa Rosa Plum planted near by. You will have an abundance of fruit following the beautiful white blossoms that adorn your tree each and every spring. Santa Rosa plum is self fertile, and will have firm flesh, yellow to dark red near skin with rich pleasing tart flavor. Santa Rosa plums ripen mid June, and you will enjoy your Satsuma plums late July to early August, giving you great tasting fruit over most of the summer. Plant a pair today. Both trees shipped potted in soil to ensure the best possible start when planted in yard or garden. 300 chill hours for Satsuma, 400 chill hours for Santa Rosa, enabling both trees to be productive in mild to moderate winter areas.
Frequently Asked Questions
Something you gotta try, as suggested by one of my fruit tree suppliers, L.E. Cooke Company from Visalia California... “Plant 3 or 4 trees in the space of 1. Fruit trees are planted for the purpose of harvesting the reward of incredibly delicious tree ripened fruit. Why not extend this pleasure from 2-3 weeks to 10 to 12 weeks?” How is that done you ask? Read further…
The trees should be planted in a triangle (or box for 4) 24-30 inches apart and at a slight outward angle. The center limbs are pruned so that crossing limbs are removed. Otherwise, normal care is all that is necessary.
Pick a combination of varieties that are similar in growth habit and foliage texture. Varieties can be selected for mild winter areas, traditional fruit growing areas, mountains or deserts. Why not have fruit all summer long?
Apples….red, green and yellow, or early, mid and late season. Apricots...June, July and August ripening. Cherries...early June ripening, mid June ripening and a sweet pollinator. Plums...red meat, purple meat and yellow meat.... I think you get the picture. Just have fun!
