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.

Height 12-15 Feet

Spread 10-12 Feet

USDA Hardiness Zone 5-8

Prunus salicina 'Shiro' 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 about Shiro Japanese Plum 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.

Prunus salicina 'Shiro' Characteristics & Attributes

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