Plant Quick Guide
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Plum Trees - Ruby Sweet
USDA Hardiness Zones: 5-9.
Description
The Ruby Sweet Plum is a Japanese-type plum known for its exceptionally sweet, juicy flavor and vibrant red skin. This medium to large-sized plum features deep red skin with golden-yellow flesh that is firm and perfect for fresh eating or preserving. It ripens in mid to late summer, providing a reliable harvest that is great for snacking, making jams, jellies, or baking. The Ruby Sweet Plum’s attractive fruit and consistent yields make it a wonderful addition to home orchards and small gardens.
Key Features:
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Sweet, Juicy Flavor: Firm, golden-yellow flesh with a rich, sweet taste.
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Vibrant Red Skin: Deep red skin with golden flesh, making it visually appealing and delicious.
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Mid to Late-Season Harvest: Ripens in mid to late summer, typically in July or August.
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Versatile Use: Perfect for fresh eating, canning, making jams, jellies, and baking.
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Disease Resistance: Known for its resistance to common plum diseases like bacterial canker and leaf spot.
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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400–500 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: Grows best in well-drained, fertile soil with a pH of 6.0–7.0.
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Watering: Keep soil consistently moist during the growing season, but avoid waterlogging.
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Pruning: Prune annually 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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Ideal for home orchards and small to medium-sized gardens.
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Beautiful red fruit and spring blossoms add ornamental value.
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Perfect for fresh eating, preserves, and baking.
With its sweet, juicy flavor, vibrant skin, and disease resistance, the Ruby Sweet Plum is an excellent choice for any garden. Its versatile use in both fresh eating and preserving makes it a reliable and beautiful addition to your 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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