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Gulf Ruby Plum
Prunus salicina 'Gulf Ruby'
A low-chill Japanese plum bred for the Gulf coast, with dark red skin and tart-sweet flesh. Plant a second low-chill plum nearby for pollination.
- RipensSpring harvest
- USDA zones8b-9b
- Mature size12 to 15 ft
- Chill hoursabout 250
- CategoryPeaches, Plums and Stone Fruit
The cultivar name and the figures above are our best effort rather than a guarantee. We rely in part on what the nurseries we buy from tell us. What that means.
Understory layer
Full sun
Hardy below 20F
- Pick up in person. Collect free from Booth J57 at Renninger's Flea Market, 20651 US-441, Mount Dora, at the weekend, or from the nursery on a weekday by arrangement. We will confirm the details with your order.
- Local delivery. We deliver to the Eustis, Mount Dora, Tavares and Umatilla area.
- Ship to me. Carefully packed and shipped from our Lake County nursery.
Growing Gulf Ruby Plum in Central Florida
Full sun. Needs a compatible plum for cross-pollination to set a real crop. Prune to an open centre and keep the interior airy.
