Simka Japanese Plum

Prunus salicina 'Simka'

The Simka plum has large, uniform, purplish-red fruit with very firm, sweet, yellowish-white flesh. It ripens 5-7 days before Friar plum and seems to keep well on the tree for a couple weeks.

Height 12-15 Feet

Spread 10-12 Feet

USDA Hardiness Zone 5-8

Prunus salicina 'Simka' Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips Simka requires a pollinator like all Japanese plums. It is vigorous, but retains a medium size tree. Expect it to drop some fruit throughout the season as it is partially self-thinning, but is still productive.

A Little History about Simka Japanese Plum Simka was a chance discovery made in California and introduced in 1959. It was once called Sim-Ka Rose.

Prunus salicina 'Simka' Characteristics & Attributes

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