Plant Quick Guide
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Plum Trees- Waneta
USDA Hardiness Zones: 5-9.
Description
The Waneta Plum is a Japanese-type plum known for its large size, vibrant red skin, and sweet, juicy flesh. This plum variety offers a firm texture with a rich, balanced sweetness, making it ideal for fresh eating, canning, or baking. Ripening in mid to late summer, the Waneta Plum provides a reliable harvest with excellent flavor. It also boasts disease resistance, making it a top choice for home orchards and gardens.
Key Features:
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Sweet, Juicy Flavor: Firm yellow flesh with a rich, sweet-tart flavor, perfect for fresh eating or preserving.
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Vibrant Red Skin: Glossy red skin with golden yellow flesh, making it visually appealing and delicious.
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Mid-Season Harvest: Ripens in mid to late summer, typically from July to August.
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Disease Resistant: Known for its resistance to common plum diseases like bacterial canker and leaf spot.
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Versatile Use: Ideal for fresh eating, jams, jellies, and baking.
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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500–600 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 or small to medium-sized gardens.
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Provides ornamental beauty with its vibrant red fruit and spring blossoms.
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Perfect for fresh eating, making preserves, or baking.
With its rich, sweet flavor, firm texture, and disease resistance, the Waneta Plum is an excellent addition to any garden. Its reliable harvest and vibrant fruit make it a versatile choice for both fresh consumption and preserving.
Shipping
At Plant Me Green we handle, package and ship the products you order with the utmost care. We ship your plants using FedEx Ground® the following business day after you have completed checkout.
We are now offering $15 flat rate shipping for all tree orders! Replacement tree shipping cost will be $15 per box. We still cannot ship to some states and US territories based off the Agricultural Laws that may be in place. Please see below for all exclusions.
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.
Trees: Due to strict Agricultural Laws in place, we currently cannot ship to the following states: Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii. We cannot ship to Puerto Rico or international.
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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