The Brookred Plum is a dark red, medium-sized fruit. Plums are good fresh and can be made into jam, wine or juice. Zone 3-7.
ZONE: 3-7
POLLINATION/BLOOM TIME: Early blooming. Potential frost damage to blooms in some late winter areas. Self-fertile. Great pollinator for other Japanese plums. For appropriate cross pollination click here:
RECOMMENDED GROWING AND CARE:
Full to 3/4 sun with balanced moisture. Reduce grass competition in root zone. Top dress with compost yearly. Summer prune carefully for airflow and ease of harvest. Spur bearer with fruit throughout the tree. Very early season ripening.
CHILL HOURS: 700 chill hours below 45F
DISEASE RESISTANCE: Unknown.
SIZE AT MATURITY: Dwarf - 8' x 12'| Semi Dwarf – 10-16' x 15'| Standard – 20' x 20'
