Shiro is a dwarf, Japanese variety of plum with oval-shaped, golden-yellow plums about 2.5 centimeters in diameter. Shiro plums are bursting with sweet, juicy flavour and very little acidity. They are great for fresh eating, cooking, canning, and dessert. They can also be used to make jam or infused into vodka.
Shiro plum trees are low growing, spreading, and very hardy with attractive white blossoms in spring. Shiro plum trees require a pollinator, which must be another Japanese variety.Size: 10 ft
Soil: pH 6.0-7.0 (slight acidic to neutral) Sandy loam and loam with plenty of organic material. Well-drained
Exposure: Full Sun (8 hour)
Pollination: Requires Satsuma or Early Gold
Pricing may fluctuate depending on size availability. To order, please contact us with a list of the type, variety and quantity of plants desired. Pre-payments will be required to put plants on hold for you until pick up.
Local pick-up available by appointment. Free local delivery on purchases over $200 (message for details). Sorry, no mail shipping at this time. E-mail edibleplantsource@gmail.com or call 250-538-2380 to set a pick-up time or pop by the nursery March-May Sat 11-4 and Sun 11-2.
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