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hours) often recommended in the southeastern United States from
South Carolina to Texas. Ripens in early to mid-season. The trees are
naturally small. Texas fruit specialists recommend this variety for the
Hill Country and recommend pollinating with 'Ozark Premier'.
Ozark Premier
Climate Zones:
Zones 5-8
Notes:
The medium-sized to large, purplish-red fruits have yellow to
red, clingstone flesh with a tart flavor. Suitable for fresh use or pro-
cessing. Ripens in early to mid-season and does not store well. Medi-
um- to high-chilling (800 hours). One of the most widely recommended
Japanese plums but susceptible to plum leaf scald and moderately
susceptible to bacterial spot. Best grown in arid and semiarid loca-
tions. The trees are vigorous, spreading, and moderately productive.
Organic growers have better choices, especially for humid areas. Pol-
linate with another Japanese plum.
Redheart
Climate Zones:
Zones 5-8
Notes:
The medium-sized, red fruits have firm, crisp, red, semifree-
stone flesh. Ripens in mid-season to late mid-season. The trees are
vigorous, upright to somewhat spreading, and moderately productive.
Among the most widely recommended Japanese plums. Requires
cross-pollination from another Japanese plum and is a good pollinizing
variety.
