Satsuma Plum Tree

The Satsuma plum tree is a beloved Japanese variety developed by Luther Burbank, known for its deep red, juicy flesh and smooth, mottled maroon skin. This semi dwarf plum tree, grafted onto Citation rootstock, stays compact while producing abundant small to medium fruit with a sweet, mild flavor.

Often called a blood plum, the Satsuma plum is perfect for eating fresh, preserving, or using in baked desserts. The tree produces showy white blooms in early spring—adding beauty and attracting pollinators.

Satsuma Plum Pollination: Requires cross-pollination with another Japanese plum such as Santa Rosa or Beauty Plum to set fruit and reliably produce fruit. 

Quick Facts

• Zones: 6–9
• Chill Hours: 400–500
• Harvest: July–August
• Fruit: Mottled maroon over green skin; firm, dark red flesh
• Flavor: Mildly sweet, not tart
• Uses: Fresh eating, canning, baking

Rootstock & Growth

Compared to trees grown on Myro 29C, this Satsuma plum tree for sale is grown on Citation, offering better size control and resistance to root diseases.

Looking to grow your own blood plum at home? The Satsuma plum tree is a customer favorite for its flavor, yield, and beauty. Explore more varieties in our Japanese plum trees collection.

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