'Shiro' Japanese Plum Trees

Shiro Japanese plum trees produce heavy yields of sweet, yellow, oval plums with clingstone flesh that is very juicy and low in acidity. Shiro plums are excellent enjoyed fresh or preserved, and will keep longer than most other varieties, with fruit lasting 2 - 4 weeks after harvest.

Though genetically a Japanese plum, this variety was actually bred by famous plant breeder Luther Burbank in California in 1899. Many consider Shiro plum trees to be the best yellow plum cultivar available.

These trees are on semi-dwarf rootstock and will reach 12' tall, though they can be kept smaller with pruning. Prune plums trees in the summer to allow cuts to heal quickly in warm, dry weather. 

Shiro Japanese plum trees are partially self-pollinating, but cross-pollination with another variety of early-flowering Japanese plum, like Early Golden, is recommended. They will not cross-pollinate with European plums.

Common names: Shiro Plum, Shiro Japanese Plum

Edible: Fruit
Harvest timing: Early August (2 weeks after Early Golden)

Scientific name: Prunus salicina x 'Shiro'
Light requirements: Full sun 
Full-grown size: 12' tall and wide (semi-dwarf), or smaller with pruning
Hardiness: Zone 5
Pollination: Partially self-pollinating, but cross-pollination with another variety of Japanese plum, like Early Golden, is recommended.
Wildlife: Protect ripe fruit from birds and raccoons.
Origin: Variety bred in California by Luther Burbank, and released in 1899.
Noteworthy: Early ripening and heat tolerant. 

WE DO NOT SHIP LIVE PLANTS. THEY ARE AVAILABLE FOR PICKUP AT OUR NURSERY IN ERRINGTON, BC.