Plum
We carry a great selection of plums that specifically can grow in Southern California. Plant plum trees in loamy, well-drained soil. Plums do not do well when planted in clay-heavy soils or in locations where their roots will be constantly wet.
Beauty
This variety has a very sweet and flavorful fruit that is produced early-season.
Fruit Ripens: June
Burgundy
Burgundy plums is a very productive tree with the fruit being sweet, with little or no tartness.
Fruit Ripens: July to August
Elephant Heart
This variety is a home orchard favorite with large, heart-shaped fruit that is sweet, juicy, and richly flavored. This tree needs to be pollinated with Beauty plum or Santa Rose plum to produce fruit.
Fruit Ripens: August to September
Golden Nectar
This variety is a popular yellow dessert plum with a small pit and sweet, flavorful fruit.
Fruit Ripens: August
Late Santa Rosa
This variety produces a tart-sweet fruit with rich flavor.
Fruit Ripens: August
Mariposa
Mariposa plums are perfect fresh or cooked. The fruit is sweet, juicy, and delicious with a small pit. This variety needs to be pollinated with Nubiana plum or Santa Rosa plum to produce fruit.
Fruit Ripens: July to August
Nubiana
This variety is a favorite at farmers markets and excellent for a home orchard. The fruit is sweet and flavorful with very little tartness.
Fruit Ripens: July to August
Persian Green
This variety is known as a small, sour plum but if left on the tree longer it becomes softer and sweeter.
Fruit Ripens: April to May
Santa Rosa
This is the most popular plum in California with a juicy, tangy flavor.
Fruit Ripens: June to July
Satsuma
This variety is a long-time favorite in California as it is excellent for jams. The fruit is sweet, mild, and not tart. The tree needs to be pollinated with Beauty plum or Santa Rosa plum to produce fruit.
Fruit Ripens: August