Botanical profile

Prunus domestica 'Superior'

Latin name
Prunus domestica Superior
Common name
Plum tree 'Superior'
Type
Fruit tree
Family
Rosaceae

Prunus domestica ‘Superior’, known as the 'Superior' plum tree, is a highly prized Japanese hybrid variety celebrated for its large, bright red fruits with juicy, sweet, and slightly tart golden-yellow flesh. Valued for its remarkable flavor and ornamental appeal, this plum tree is covered in an abundance of white blossoms in spring, attracting pollinating insects. Its vigorous, rounded habit and hardiness suited to Quebec conditions make it an excellent choice for residential orchards. ‘Superior’ is self-sterile but produces abundant fruit when a compatible pollinator plum tree is present. It prefers well-drained, fertile to slightly clayey soils, and full sun exposure. Thanks to its generous production, the impressive size of its fruits, and its ease of cultivation, the 'Superior' plum tree stands out as a reliable choice for gardeners seeking a high-yielding fruit tree.

Care guide

Growing conditions

Light, soil, water and hardiness

Hardiness zone
Zone 4 to 8
Exposure
Sun
Watering
Moderate, depending on the dryness
Fertilization
Fruit tree fertilizer or compost in spring
Soil type
Well drained, fertile
Minimum temperature
-40°C
Plant appearance

Blooming, foliage and shape

Blooming period
Spring
Flower color
White
Fruiting
Large, bright red plum, golden flesh, juicy and sweet-tart, mid-season harvest
Foliage color
Green
Foliage type
Obsolete
Shape
Rounded
Garden structure

Size and growth

Height
4.5 m (15 ft)
Width
4 m (13 ft)
Growth rate
Moderate
Vegetable garden and yield

Companion planting, spacing and harvest

Fruit tree type
Plum
Pet friendly
Safe for pets

Pets

Pollinators
Attracts or supports pollinating insects

Pollinators

Butterflies
Plants that attract butterflies

Butterflies

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