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Burgundy Plum

Fruit tree

Prunus salicina 'Burgundy'

Overview
A stunning Japanese plum variety prized for its gorgeous deep red skin and sweet, juicy yellow flesh. Burgundy is self-fertile and incredibly productive, making it ideal for home gardeners who want reliable harvests without needing multiple trees. The fruits are perfect for fresh eating and have excellent storage quality.
Planting
Plant grafted trees in early spring. Requires winter chill hours but less than European plums.
Growing
Sun: partial. Water: high. Soil pH: 6–7. Space plants 180" apart. Germination: N/A (grafted trees).
Pests & diseases
Common pests: Plum curculio, oriental fruit moth, aphids, scale insects. Common diseases: Brown rot, black knot, bacterial spot, leaf curl.