Plant Quick Guide
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Plum Trees - Shiro
USDA Hardiness Zones: 5-9.
Description
The Shiro Plum is a popular Japanese plum known for its sweet, mild flavor and bright yellow skin. This early-season variety is perfect for fresh eating and is widely appreciated for its smooth texture and juicy, flavorful flesh. With its vigorous growth and disease resistance, the Shiro Plum is an ideal choice for home orchards and small gardens. It also boasts beautiful spring blossoms, adding ornamental appeal to any landscape while providing a bountiful harvest.
Key Features:
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Sweet, Mild Flavor: Juicy, yellow plums with a sweet, non-acidic flavor, perfect for fresh eating.
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Early Harvest: One of the earliest plums to ripen, typically ready for harvest in late June to early July.
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Smooth Texture: Soft, smooth flesh that is ideal for fresh eating, making jams, jellies, and preserves.
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Vibrant Spring Blooms: Beautiful white flowers in spring attract pollinators and add ornamental beauty.
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Disease Resistant: Known for its resistance to common diseases such as bacterial canker and leaf spot.
Mature Size:
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Height: 15-20 feet
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Spread: 12–15 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: Full sun (6+ hours daily) for optimal fruiting and flowering.
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Soil: Prefers well-drained, fertile soil with a pH of 6.0–7.0.
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Watering: Keep the soil consistently moist during the growing season but avoid overwatering or waterlogging.
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Pruning: Light pruning in late winter to maintain shape and ensure good airflow.
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Pollination: While Shiro is self-fruitful, cross-pollination with another plum variety can improve fruit set and yields.
Landscape Uses:
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Ideal for home orchards or small gardens.
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Beautiful spring flowers followed by delicious, sweet fruit.
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Great for fresh eating, canning, making jellies, or baking.
With its early-season harvest, sweet flavor, and ornamental appeal, the Shiro Plum is a fantastic addition to any garden. Its versatility, from fresh consumption to preserving, makes it a reliable and attractive fruit tree for Southern and moderate climates.
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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