Shiro Japanese Plum

Prunus salicina 'Shiro'

Grandpa's Choice™ Shiro plum, known for its large, round bright yellow fruit has a mild sweet flavor. Excellent for fresh eating, cooking, canning, preserves and desserts, it is a consistant bearer of fruit. It is one of the earliest ripening plums.

Pricing

Shiro Plum on Standard (peach) root, Extra large 5/8" up caliper grade    -    $19.99 Shiro Plum on Standard (peach) root, 2 YEAR-xl grade    -    $21.99

Height 12-15 Feet

Spread 10-12 Feet

USDA Hardiness Zone 5-8

Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips Shiro requires pollination from other Japanese plums and is a good pollinator for Santa Rosa, Methley and Satsuma. The tree is vigorous and very productive.

A Little History Shiro has been around since 1899, so is much older than Grandpa, who used to raise a few because they were so tasty and easy to grow.

Characteristics & Attributes

Bloom Character • Thin early for size • Thin heavily for size • Early blooming • Excellent pollinizer • Pollinizer needed	Disease Resistance • Crack resistance	Fruit Characteristics • Freestone • Small fruited	Growth Rate/Habit • Spreading habit • Very vigorous • Early to bear • Very productive
Harvest Period • Early summer • Concentrated harvest	Other Attributes • Sweet • Very juicy • Grandpa's Choice™ • Short shelf-life • Aromatic • Sub-acid flavor	Site Requirements • Full Sun • Winter hardy	Skill Required • Easy to grow
Uses • Cooking or baking • Canning or freezing • High dessert quality