Duarte Japanese Plum

Prunus salicina 'Duarte'

Grandpa's Choice™ Duarte plum is a large, heart-shaped, deep red fruit with a sweet blood-red flesh that is excellent for fresh eating or canning. A vigorous and hardy tree. It ripens in mid-season ahead of Italian and Stanley. It is well adapted to western conditions.

Pricing

Duarte Plum on Standard (Lovell peach) root, Extra large 5/8" up caliper grade    -    $21.99

Height 10-15 Feet

Spread 10-12 Feet

USDA Hardiness Zone 5-8

Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips Duarte is a Japanese plum and requires cross-pollination with other Japanese plums.

A Little History Grandpa's Washington friends were always bragging up Duarte plum to him, and when he tried it he was impressed.

Characteristics & Attributes

Bloom Character • Early blooming • Pollinizer needed	Fruit Characteristics • Large fruit • Freestone	Growth Rate/Habit • Spreading habit • Average vigor • Early to bear	Harvest Period • Mid-season
Other Attributes • Grandpa's Choice™ • Keeps well • Very juicy • Very sweet • Complex flavor	Site Requirements • Full Sun • Winter hardy • Frost Sensitive	Skill Required • Average skill	Uses • Canning or freezing • High dessert quality