Burgundy Plum- Variety Information 

• Deep red skin with semi-freestone flesh.
• Sweet with little or no tartness and a pleasing, mild flavor.
• Good choice for milder climates.
• Burgundy plums are known to give a very productive, prolonged harvest.
• Narrow tree with upright growth habit.
• Self-fruitful; makes a great pollinator for most other plums.
• These Japanese varieties bloom and ripen earlier, tend and to have larger crops.
• Larger, firmer fleshed, and rounder than European plums.
• USDA Zone 6-10
• Requires 300 chill hours to set fruit.
• Protect when temperatures fall below -10°F.
• Harvest: July / August.
• Pruning: Regular pruning during the dormant season helps shape the tree, improve airflow, and promote fruit development. Pruning also assists in maintaining the tree's structure.
  
  Watering: Consistent moisture is vital, especially during the growing season. Deep watering at the root zone encourages vigorous growth and a bountiful harvest. We recommend a minimum 2 gallons of water every single day for the first 3-4 months. During the Summer trees need to be water early in the morning and in the afternoon, twice a day!

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