Plant Quick Guide
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Plum Trees - Early Bruce
USDA Hardiness Zones: 7-9.
Description
The Early Bruce Plum is a highly regarded Japanese plum known for its excellent flavor, early ripening, and versatility. With deep purple skin and vibrant yellow flesh, this plum offers a sweet, rich taste with a firm texture, making it perfect for fresh eating or preserving. The tree is also a great choice for home orchards, providing reliable yields and attractive spring blooms. Its compact size makes it an ideal option for smaller spaces while still offering plenty of delicious fruit.
Key Features:
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Sweet, Rich Flavor: Deep purple skin with vibrant yellow flesh that offers a perfect balance of sweetness and tartness.
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Early Ripening: One of the earliest plums to mature, typically ready for harvest in late June.
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Firm Texture: Excellent for fresh eating, canning, and making jams or jellies due to its firm texture.
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Vibrant Spring Blooms: Beautiful white blossoms appear in early spring, adding ornamental value to your landscape.
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Reliable Yields: Consistent fruit production with minimal maintenance.
Mature Size:
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Height: 12–15 feet
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Spread: 10–12 feet
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Growth Rate: Moderate
USDA Hardiness Zones:
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Zones: 5–9
Care Instructions:
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Sunlight: Prefers full sun (6+ hours daily) for the best fruit production.
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Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil with a pH range of 6.0–7.0 is ideal.
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Watering: Keep the soil consistently moist, particularly during fruit development, but avoid waterlogging.
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Pruning: Light pruning in late winter to maintain shape and promote good airflow.
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Pollination: Requires another Japanese-type plum for optimal fruit set (e.g., AU Rosa, Methley, or AU Cherry).
Landscape Uses:
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Ideal for home orchards or small gardens.
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Beautiful spring flowers followed by sweet, flavorful fruit.
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Great for fresh eating, preserves, and baking.
With its early-season harvest and reliable production, the Early Bruce Plum is a fantastic choice for gardeners looking to enjoy plums sooner in the season. Its sweet, firm fruit and ornamental appeal make it an excellent addition to any landscape.
Shipping
At Plant Me Green, we carefully handle, package, and ship every order to ensure your plants arrive healthy and ready to thrive. All orders ship via FedEx Home Delivery®, typically the next business day after checkout.
- We offer $15 flat-rate shipping on all eligible orders.
- Orders over $100 ship FREE.
- Replacement tree shipments are $15 per box.
Plant Me Green ships from multiple nursery locations, including Oregon, Tennessee, and Florida. If your order contains items from more than one location, plants may ship separately and arrive at different times.
🚨 Please note: We are unable to hold orders. To ensure your plants arrive at the right time, please place your order as close as possible to when you would like to receive it.
If you have any questions concerning transit time for your order, please feel free to contact us at info@plantmegreen.com or toll free 855-817-5268.
Due to strict agricultural laws, we cannot ship to the following locations:
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Alaska
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Hawaii
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Puerto Rico
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International destinations
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California and Arizona orders are limited to approved items only and may not apply to all products.
How to Plant
STEP 2) Once you've located the perfect spot, the hole you are digging must be at least double the width and as deep as the root system you are planting.
STEP 3) Remove the plant from the pot and place the root ball in the hole. The top of the root system should be level with the ground. Before placing the tree or shrub in the hole, use your hands to gently break up the root system.
STEP 4) Once the plant is in place, backfill the hole with native soil and any leftover potting material.
STEP 5) Pack down the soil to eliminate any air pockets.
STEP 6) When finished, water thoroughly.
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