Plant Quick Guide
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Plum Trees - Scarlet Beauty
USDA Hardiness Zones: 7-9.
Description
The Scarlet Beauty Plum is a Japanese-type plum known for its striking red skin and sweet, juicy flesh. This medium to large-sized plum features a firm, yellow flesh that balances sweetness with a subtle tartness, making it ideal for fresh eating, preserves, or baking. Ripening in mid to late summer, the Scarlet Beauty Plum offers a delicious harvest with ornamental value, as its vibrant fruit and spring blossoms add charm to any garden or orchard.
Key Features:
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Sweet, Juicy Flavor: Firm yellow flesh with a sweet-tart balance, perfect for fresh eating or preserving.
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Vibrant Red Skin: Deep red skin with a glossy finish, adding beauty to your harvest.
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Mid-Season Harvest: Ripens in mid to late summer, typically in July or August.
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Ornamental Beauty: Attractive white blossoms in spring that attract pollinators and enhance garden aesthetics.
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Versatile Use: Great for fresh eating, jams, jellies, and baked goods.
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: 7–9
Chill Hours:
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400–600 chill hours required for optimal fruiting.
Care Instructions:
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Sunlight: Prefers full sun (6+ hours daily) for optimal fruiting 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 ensure good airflow.
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Pollination: Cross-pollination with another Japanese-type plum, such as Methley or AU Cherry, will improve fruit set and yields.
Landscape Uses:
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Perfect for home orchards or small garden spaces.
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Adds ornamental beauty with spring blossoms and vibrant red fruit.
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Ideal for fresh eating, making preserves, or baking.
With its sweet flavor, firm texture, and ornamental appeal, the Scarlet Beauty Plum is a fantastic addition to any garden. Its reliable harvest and vibrant fruit make it a top choice for both fresh consumption and preserving.
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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