Pipestone Japanese Plum

Prunus salicina 'Pipestone'

The Pipestone plum is one of the best plums for Northern growers. It has large fruit with a tough, red skin that peels easily and a sweet, juicy, golden yellow flesh. This vigorous, productive tree.

Height 12-15 Feet

Spread 10-12 Feet

USDA Hardiness Zone 4/8

Prunus salicina 'Pipestone' Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips Pipestone and Toka are good plums to plant to cross pollinate each other.

A Little History about Pipestone Japanese Plum Pipestone was introduced in 1942 and developed at the Minnesota Fruit Breeding Farm.

Prunus salicina 'Pipestone' Characteristics & Attributes

Bloom Character • Excellent pollinizer • Pollinizer needed • Thin early for size • Thin heavily for size • Early blooming	Fruit Characteristics • Medium size fruit • Freestone	Growth Rate/Habit • Very vigorous • Early to bear • Very productive • Spreading habit	Harvest Period • Concentrated harvest • Mid-season
Other Attributes • Very juicy • Sub-acid flavor • Sweet	Site Requirements • Full Sun • Very hardy	Skill Required • Easy to grow	Uses • High dessert quality • Cooking or baking • Canning or freezing