Oatmeal Farm Network | Plum Varietals

Varietal Name	Description	Soil Texture	pH Range	Organic Matter	Salinity Level	Hardiness Zone	Humidity	Water (in/wk)
Autumn Rosa	A late-season Japanese plum with reddish-purple skin and sweet, juicy flesh, great for fresh eating.	Loamy Soil	7.4 - 7.8	Moderate (2% - 4%)	2 - 4	7A	Moderate
Beauty	A Japanese plum variety with reddish skin and juicy, sweet, yellow flesh. Excellent for fresh eating and making jams.	Loamy Soil	7.4 - 7.8	Moderate (2% - 4%)	2 - 4	7A	Moderate
Black Amber	A large Japanese plum with dark purple-black skin and firm, sweet yellow flesh, often eaten fresh.	Loamy Soil	7.4 - 7.8	Moderate (2% - 4%)	2 - 4	7A	Moderate
Black Beauty	A large Japanese plum with deep purple-black skin and firm, sweet, golden flesh, perfect for fresh eating.	Loamy Soil	7.4 - 7.8	Moderate (2% - 4%)	2 - 4	7A	Moderate
Blue Damson	An heirloom European plum with small, dark blue fruit and a tart flavor, traditionally used for preserves and cooking.	Loamy Soil	7.4 - 7.8	Moderate (2% - 4%)	2 - 4	7A	Moderate
Bubblegum Plum	A small, sweet plum variety with a unique flavor reminiscent of bubblegum, often eaten fresh.	Loamy Soil	7.4 - 7.8	Moderate (2% - 4%)	2 - 4	7A	Moderate
Burbank	A Japanese plum with bright red skin and juicy, sweet flesh, often used for fresh eating and jams.	Loamy Soil	7.4 - 7.8	Moderate (2% - 4%)	2 - 4	7A	Moderate
Burbank	An early-ripening variety with sweet, uniquely flavored yellow-orange flesh. It is a cold-hardy tree that was imported from Japan by Luther Burbank.	Loamy Soil	7.4 - 7.8	Moderate (2% - 4%)	< 2	5A	Moderate	1 - 2
Coco Plum	Evergreen shrub or small tree that produces edible fruit in tropical regions.	Sandy Loam	7.4 - 7.8	Moderate (2% - 4%)	4 - 8	13B	High	0.75 - 1.25
Damson	A small, tart European plum with dark purple skin and yellow-green flesh, commonly used for jams and cooking.	Loamy Soil	7.4 - 7.8	Moderate (2% - 4%)	2 - 4	7A	Moderate
Elephant Heart	Large, heart-shaped plum with reddish-purple skin and sweet, juicy, firm red flesh. Often used for fresh eating and canning.	Loamy Soil	7.4 - 7.8	Moderate (2% - 4%)	2 - 4	7A	Moderate
Elephant Heart	A late-season variety with dark red flesh and a flavorful taste. The large fruit is good for fresh eating and canning.	Loamy Soil	6.6 - 7.3	Moderate (2% - 4%)	< 2	5A	Moderate	1 - 2
Empress	A large European plum with deep purple skin and sweet, firm yellow flesh, ideal for fresh eating and drying.	Loamy Soil	7.4 - 7.8	Moderate (2% - 4%)	2 - 4	7A	Moderate
Flavor King	A hybrid plum variety with a sweet-tart flavor and a rich, aromatic taste. Great for fresh eating and desserts.	Loamy Soil	7.4 - 7.8	Moderate (2% - 4%)	2 - 4	7A	Moderate
French Prune	A variety of plum used primarily for drying into prunes, with sweet, firm flesh and dark purple skin.	Loamy Soil	7.4 - 7.8	Moderate (2% - 4%)	2 - 4	7A	Moderate
Friar	A Japanese plum with deep purple skin and amber-colored flesh, known for its sweet flavor.	Loamy Soil	7.4 - 7.8	Moderate (2% - 4%)	2 - 4	7A	Moderate
Golden Nectar	A large yellow plum with juicy, sweet flesh, often used for fresh eating and making desserts.	Loamy Soil	7.4 - 7.8	Moderate (2% - 4%)	2 - 4	7A	Moderate
Green Gage	An heirloom European plum variety with greenish-yellow skin and a sweet, rich flavor. Great for fresh eating and cooking.	Loamy Soil	7.4 - 7.8	Moderate (2% - 4%)	2 - 4	7A	Moderate
Green Reine Claude	A French Greengage variety with green skin and exceptionally sweet, flavorful flesh, often used for fresh eating and jams.	Loamy Soil	7.4 - 7.8	Moderate (2% - 4%)	2 - 4	7A	Moderate
Greengage	A highly prized European plum with green skin and very sweet, juicy flesh, ideal for fresh eating and desserts.	Loamy Soil	7.4 - 7.8	Moderate (2% - 4%)	2 - 4	7A	Moderate
Howard Miracle	A hybrid plum variety with sweet, juicy flesh and red-yellow skin, often used for fresh eating.	Loamy Soil	7.4 - 7.8	Moderate (2% - 4%)	2 - 4	7A	Moderate
Inca	A rare variety of plum with golden skin and very sweet, firm flesh, ideal for fresh consumption.	Loamy Soil	7.4 - 7.8	Moderate (2% - 4%)	2 - 4	7A	Moderate
Italian Prune	A European plum variety known for its oblong shape, sweet flavor, and suitability for drying into prunes.	Loamy Soil	7.4 - 7.8	Moderate (2% - 4%)	2 - 4	7A	Moderate
Japanese Plum	A variety of plum with a sweet, tangy flavor, often used for fresh eating.
Kelsey	A Japanese plum variety with greenish-yellow skin and firm, sweet flesh, often used for fresh eating.	Loamy Soil	7.4 - 7.8	Moderate (2% - 4%)	2 - 4	7A	Moderate
Laroda	A Japanese plum with dark purple skin and sweet, juicy flesh, excellent for fresh eating and making jams.	Loamy Soil	7.4 - 7.8	Moderate (2% - 4%)	2 - 4	7A	Moderate
Mariposa	A Japanese plum variety with reddish-purple skin and juicy, sweet red flesh, ideal for fresh eating.	Loamy Soil	7.4 - 7.8	Moderate (2% - 4%)	2 - 4	7A	Moderate
Methley	A Japanese plum variety with red-purple skin and juicy, sweet red flesh, often used for fresh eating.	Loamy Soil	7.4 - 7.8	Moderate (2% - 4%)	2 - 4	7A	Moderate
Methley	An early-ripening variety that is heat-tolerant and disease-resistant. It produces round, sweet, and juicy purple fruit.	Loamy Soil	6.6 - 7.3	Moderate (2% - 4%)	< 2	5A	Moderate	1 - 2
Mirabelle	Small, round, yellow-skinned plums with sweet flesh, commonly used for jams and desserts in Europe.	Loamy Soil	7.4 - 7.8	Moderate (2% - 4%)	2 - 4	7A	Moderate
Ozark Premier	A large, juicy Japanese plum with bright red skin and sweet, firm flesh, known for its excellent flavor.	Loamy Soil	7.4 - 7.8	Moderate (2% - 4%)	2 - 4	7A	Moderate
Ozark Premier	A variety with bright red skin and slightly tart yellow flesh. It is a clingstone plum that ripens in mid-August.	Loamy Soil	6.6 - 7.3	Moderate (2% - 4%)	< 2	5A	Moderate	1 - 2
President	A large European plum with dark purple skin and yellow flesh, often used for fresh eating and canning.	Loamy Soil	7.4 - 7.8	Moderate (2% - 4%)	2 - 4	7A	Moderate
Purple Gage	An heirloom European plum with purple skin and very sweet, aromatic flesh, often used in desserts.	Loamy Soil	7.4 - 7.8	Moderate (2% - 4%)	2 - 4	7A	Moderate
Queen Rosa	A large Japanese plum with red skin and firm, juicy flesh, known for its sweet flavor and great for fresh consumption.	Loamy Soil	7.4 - 7.8	Moderate (2% - 4%)	2 - 4	7A	Moderate
Redheart	A Japanese plum variety with bright red skin and juicy, sweet red flesh, excellent for fresh eating.	Loamy Soil	7.4 - 7.8	Moderate (2% - 4%)	2 - 4	7A	Moderate
Reine Claude	A traditional French Greengage plum with green skin and very sweet, aromatic flesh, perfect for fresh eating and desserts.	Loamy Soil	7.4 - 7.8	Moderate (2% - 4%)	2 - 4	7A	Moderate
Santa Rosa	A popular plum variety with reddish-purple skin and sweet-tart flesh, often used for fresh eating.	Loamy Soil	7.4 - 7.8	Moderate (2% - 4%)	2 - 4	7A	Moderate
Santa Rosa	A popular cultivar with large, sweet, and juicy red-fleshed fruit. It is a vigorous tree that is somewhat self-fruitful but produces best with a pollinator.	Loamy Soil	7.4 - 7.8	Moderate (2% - 4%)	< 2	5A	Moderate	1 - 2
Satsuma	A long-time favorite with dark red, meaty flesh and a sweet, mild flavor. It is excellent for jams and requires a pollinator.	Loamy Soil	6.6 - 7.3	Moderate (2% - 4%)	< 2	5A	Moderate	1 - 2
Satsuma	A Japanese plum with dark red skin and juicy, sweet red flesh. Great for fresh eating and making preserves.	Loamy Soil	7.4 - 7.8	Moderate (2% - 4%)	2 - 4	7A	Moderate
Shiro	A yellow-skinned Japanese plum variety with sweet, mild-flavored flesh, great for fresh eating.	Loamy Soil	7.4 - 7.8	Moderate (2% - 4%)	2 - 4	7A	Moderate
Shiro	An easy-to-grow, early-ripening yellow plum with a mild, sweet flavor. It is a reliable bearer and a good pollinator for other varieties.	Loamy Soil	7.4 - 7.8	Moderate (2% - 4%)	< 2	5A	Moderate	1 - 2
Stanley	A European prune-type plum with deep purple skin and sweet yellow flesh, excellent for drying and canning.	Loamy Soil	7.4 - 7.8	Moderate (2% - 4%)	2 - 4	7A	Moderate
Sugar Plum	A small, sweet plum variety with reddish-purple skin, often dried and used as a snack or in desserts.	Loamy Soil	7.4 - 7.8	Moderate (2% - 4%)	2 - 4	7A	Moderate
Toka	A hardy hybrid plum variety with red skin and sweet, spicy flesh, often used for fresh eating.	Loamy Soil	7.4 - 7.8	Moderate (2% - 4%)	2 - 4	7A	Moderate
Toka	A hybrid with reddish-bronze fruit and a sweet, spicy flavor. It is also known as the Bubblegum or Candy plum.	Loamy Soil	6.6 - 7.3	Moderate (2% - 4%)	< 2	4A	Moderate	1 - 2
Victoria	An English plum variety with red and yellow skin and sweet, juicy flesh, often used for fresh eating and preserves.	Loamy Soil	7.4 - 7.8	Moderate (2% - 4%)	2 - 4	7A	Moderate