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Beauty Japanese Plum Tree, Prunus Salicina, Sweet Tart Red Fruit, Low Chill Fruit Tree, Self Fertile, 2–3 Feet Tall

Beauty Japanese Plum Tree, Prunus Salicina, Sweet Tart Red Fruit, Low Chill Fruit Tree, Self Fertile, 2–3 Feet Tall

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Enjoy homegrown Japanese plums with the Beauty Plum Tree (Prunus salicina 'Beauty'). This fast-growing and productive fruit tree is prized for its rich, memorable flavor—a delicious balance of sweet and tart that makes fresh eating especially enjoyable.

Introduced in 1911, Beauty was one of horticulturist Luther Burbank's favorite plum varieties. It is also valued by gardeners in milder-winter climates because of its relatively low chilling requirement.

Plant Details

  • Plant: 1 live Beauty Japanese Plum tree

  • Botanical name: Prunus salicina 'Beauty'

  • Shipping height: Approximately 2–3 feet tall

  • Fruit size: Medium

  • Fruit color: Bright red skin with amber-streaked red flesh

  • Flavor: Rich, sweet, and pleasantly tart

  • Growth: Fast-growing and productive

  • Chill requirement: Approximately 250 chill hours

  • Pollination: Self-fertile in most regions; can also pollinate other compatible Asian plum varieties

Delicious Red-Fleshed Plums

Beauty produces attractive bright red plums with distinctive red flesh streaked with amber. Its flavor combines sweetness and tartness, making the fruit enjoyable fresh and suitable for a variety of kitchen uses.

A Good Choice for Mild-Winter Gardens

With a reported chilling requirement of approximately 250 hours, Beauty is a useful option for gardeners in areas with relatively mild winters. It is known to begin bearing at an early age under favorable conditions, although the timing and amount of fruit production vary with climate, tree maturity, and care.

Growing Notes

  • Plant in a sunny location.

  • Provide well-drained soil.

  • Allow enough space for the tree to develop.

  • For best results, consider local chill-hour conditions and compatible pollination partners if planting additional plum varieties.

Please Note

  • You will receive one live Beauty Plum tree, approximately 2–3 feet tall.

  • Pot size was not provided; please confirm the shipping container before publishing.

  • Natural variation in branching, foliage, and shape is normal.

  • Fruit is not guaranteed upon arrival. Fruiting depends on tree maturity, weather, pollination, and growing conditions.

  • Shipping may cause temporary stress. Unpack promptly and allow the tree to acclimate before planting.

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