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Rosaceae
Fruit trees
Plum tree 'Superior'
Hardiness
Zone 4 to 8
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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.
Soil and care
The rightconditions.
Fertilization
Fruit tree fertilizer or compost in spring
Bloom and dimensions
The completeprofile.
Bloom periodSpring
Flower colorWhite
Foliage colorGreen
Foliage typeObsolete
FruitingLarge, bright red plum, golden flesh, juicy and sweet-tart, mid-season harvest
Maximum height4.5 m (15 ft)
Maximum width4 m (13 ft)
Growth rateModerate
Hardiness zoneZone 4 to 8
Minimum temperature-40°C
Its strengths, naturally.
Safe for pets
Pets
Attracts or supports pollinating insects
Pollinators
Plants that attract butterflies
Butterflies
