Plant Quick Guide
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Plum Trees - Ozark
USDA Hardiness Zones: 5-9.
Description
The Ozark Premier Plum is a reliable and productive variety, known for its sweet, juicy flavor and firm texture. This Japanese-type plum ripens early in the season, usually in late June to early July, making it one of the first plums to harvest. With its vibrant red skin and golden yellow flesh, it’s perfect for fresh eating, canning, and making preserves. The Ozark Premier Plum is also prized for its disease resistance, making it a great choice for home orchards.
Key Features:
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Sweet, Firm Flavor: Juicy yellow flesh with a balanced sweet-tart flavor and firm texture.
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Harvest: Ripens in late June to early July, ahead of many other plum varieties.
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Vibrant Red Skin: Red skin with golden-yellow flesh, offering both beauty and flavor.
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Disease Resistant: Resistant to common plum diseases like bacterial canker and leaf spot.
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Versatile Use: Ideal for fresh eating, making jams, jellies, and preserves.
Mature Size:
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Height: 15–20 feet
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Spread: 15–20 feet
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Growth Rate: Moderate
USDA Hardiness Zones:
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Zones: 5–9
Chill Hours:
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700–800 chill hours required for optimal fruiting.
Care Instructions:
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Sunlight: Prefers full sun (6+ hours daily) for the best fruit production and flowering.
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Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil with a pH of 6.0–7.0 is ideal.
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Watering: Keep soil consistently moist during the growing season but avoid waterlogging.
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Pruning: Light pruning in late winter to maintain shape and improve airflow.
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Pollination: Cross-pollination with another Japanese-type plum, such as Methley or AU Cherry, is recommended for optimal fruit set.
Landscape Uses:
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Great for home orchards and small garden spaces.
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Provides ornamental beauty with its spring blossoms and sweet, flavorful fruit.
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Perfect for fresh eating, making preserves, or baking.
With its early harvest, firm texture, and sweet flavor, the Ozark Premier Plum is an excellent choice for any garden. Its disease resistance and versatile fruit make it a reliable and attractive addition to your orchard.
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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