Japanese Plum Seeds - Fruit Plant for Home Gardens

Japanese Plum (Prunus salicina) is a deciduous fruit tree known for its attractive spring blossoms, green foliage, and round to oval fruits. It develops an upright, spreading growth habit and is suitable for home gardens and orchards in sunny locations with fertile, well-drained soil.

Features

• Deciduous fruit tree with green foliage
• Produces attractive spring blossoms
• Develops round to oval plum fruits
• Suitable for home gardens and orchards
• Develops an upright, spreading growth habit
• Grows well in full sun
• Suitable for temperate growing regions
• Prefers fertile, well-drained soil

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Prunus salicina
• Common Name (US): Japanese Plum
• Other Common Names: Japanese Plum Tree
• Seed Type / Variety: Japanese Plum Fruit Tree
• Growth Habit: Upright, spreading deciduous tree
• USDA Zones: 5–9
• Planting Season: Fall or Spring
• Growing Season: Spring through Fall
• Sowing Season: Fall or Early Spring
• Germination Time and Conditions: Variable; seeds typically require cold stratification before germination
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
• Soil Requirements: Fertile, moist, well-drained soil
• Watering Needs: Moderate; water regularly during establishment
• Mature Plant Size: Approximately 15–25 feet tall and wide
• Plant Spacing: Approximately 15–20 feet apart