How Do You Grow A Japanese Plum Tree?
Japanese plum trees include varieties like Elephant Heart, Shiso, Santa Rosa and Delicious. Hardy in the southeastern and southwestern United States as well as the western coastline, the Japanese plum can grow up to 30 feet if left untended. The fragrant white blooms give way to delicate fruits that ripen in the late spring and summer, depending on what type of plum you have. The ripe fruits can be used for jams, chutneys, sorbets, smoothies and savory dishes. Japanese plums may feature purple, red, yellow or green skin, with yellow or red flesh. They tend to ripen earlier than their European counterparts. Select the type of Japanese plum you would like to grow and purchase a sapling from a nursery. Find a transplant location that offers full sun. Dig a hole three times as large as the root ball. Remove your sapling from its plastic container, loosen the root ball by brushing it with your fingers, and place the sapling in the hole. Make sure the sapling stands vertically straight so th
