USDA Certified Organic

Shiro plum tree bears  a medium round, yellow fruit with a pink blush. A Luther Burbank creation in late 1800's. The Shiro plum is juicy, translucent flesh with a mild, sweet flavor. Shiro plums are excellent for fresh eating, cooking, canning and dessert. Shiro plums are medium-sized clingstone fruits with bright yellow skin and crisp yellow flesh. They are sweet and firm. The Shiro plum tree is low growing, spreading, very hardy and prolific (may need thinning). Good pollinizer.  The Shiro plum tree limited growth habit make it a good selection for home garden.  For further information on the Shiro plum see below for assistance selecting this heirloom plum tree for sale. 

Considerations for Shiro Plum

USDA Zones: 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10

Heirloom: Yes

Harvest Period: Midseason

Low Chill: Yes

Bloom Period: Early

Pollination Requirement: Self-Fertile

Origin Date: California 1899

Storage: A few weeks

Rootstock: Mariana (semi-dwarf)

Years to Bear: 2-5 years

Recommended Spacing: 12-16 ft.

Mature Size: 12-16 ft.

Water Requirements: 12-15 gallons per week May through Sept.

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Size of tree

Our trees range in height from 4-8 ft. in our field and trimmed to 4 to 5 ft. when shipped. Our young two year trees are most often feathered (side limbs). The trees diameter (caliper) is often 1/2 to 3/4 inch; *As noted by University of California Scientists and other qualified professionals the most successful trees often have caliper from 1/2" to 5/8" and usually establish faster than smaller and larger planting stock. .

Pruning tip

Basic idea for Pruning: Most fruit trees should be pruned in frost-free periods mid to late winter. (apricots best after bud break) Remove most vertical branches and shorten side branches. Fruiting wood is best on horizontal to 45 degree limbs. Learn more...

Shipping information

Shipping Note: Our fruit trees and berries are delivered to you bareroot during their winter dormancy from January through May depending on USDA zone. Trees are shipped with your invoice and helpful planting directions. There is no minimum quantity required but shipping rate for an individual tree is expensive since UPS/Fed Ex charge a dimensional weight and an additional handling fee to ship a tree. You'll find it's cost effective to consider a handful of trees,vines or our helpful Tree Starter Kits.

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