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trees are upright to somewhat spreading, vigorous, and consistent
producers. Reportedly grows better on heavier soils than some other
plums. Requires cross-pollination.
Gulfbeauty
Climate Zones:
Zones 8-9
Notes:
The small, reddish-purple fruits have soft, yellowish-green,
clingstone flesh. Good quality for an early plum and suitable for fresh
use. Ripens early, before 'Gulfblaze'. The trees are vigorous and some-
what spreading. Very resistant to bacterial spot and moderately resist-
ant to plum leaf scald. A low-chilling variety (150-250 hours) released
by the University of Florida. Pollinate with another 'Gulf' series plum.
Gulfblaze
Climate Zones:
Zones 8-9
Notes:
The small, dark reddish-purple fruits have orange, semifree-
stone flesh of good quality. Ripens in mid-season, 1-2 weeks after
'Gulfbeauty'. The trees are less vigorous than 'Gulfbeauty' and may not
live as long. Highly resistant to bacterial spot and plum leaf scald. A
low-chilling variety (150-250 hours) released by the University of Flor-
ida. Pollinate with another 'Gulf' series plum.
Gulfrose
Climate Zones:
Zones 8-9
