Dwarf Satsuma Plum

Prunus salicina

Features

Satsuma Plum is a popular variety of plum which has been available in Australia for many years. PlantNet® now makes it available as a dwarf variety of plum.

Exclusive to PlantNet® it is a medium chill plum that is well known for its medium sized, round, blood red flesh, delicious fruit, which ripens in January to February.

Fruit is sweet and juicy with a red skin and has a cling stone with excellent cropping for inland and coastal areas.

It is a prolific bearer and therefore will require staking.

This variety will require pollination from Santa Rosa or Mariposa Plum.

Ideal for eating fresh, stewing, preserving or making jam. A low maintenance tree for confined spaces because of its dwarfing tree size. 

Uses

• Ideal for growing in pots or tubs on the patio or great for small sized gardens.
• Ideal for teaching kids how to look after their own fruit tree.

Prepare the soil well before planting by adding compost or composted manures.
Test soil pH.
Ensure soil is wet before planting, remove plant from pot.
Do not apply fertiliser to the hole at time of planting.
Water in after planting.
When planting in large pots use a premium potting mix with added slow release fertiliser.