Pirtle Nursery 3.74 gal. Potted Au Rosa Plum #5 Tree
The Pirtle Nursery Au Rosa Plum fruit tree offers ornamental charm and proven ability to yield fruit perfect for fresh eating, baking and canning. With the dark skin and yellow flesh fruit ripening in late June or early July, the Au Rosa Plum is a natural choice when picking a plum tree. It has pinkish-white blooms in spring, moderate overall growth rate and is a self-pollinator. It requires 700 chill hours. This plum tree will provide an abundant harvest and you will admire what it brings in charm and flavor to your yard or orchard.
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- Includes one Au Rosa Plum #5 (3.74 gal.) pot and detailed planting instructions.
- Lush green foliage with beautiful pinkish-white blooms in the spring. Moderate growth rate.
- Best grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 5-8.
- Space 10-12 feet apart. Prefers full sun. Requires 700 chill hours.
- Mature height will be 12-15 feet. Mature width will be 8-10 feet. Grown on semi-dwarf rootstock.
- #5 size pot has actual size of 14.165 Liters (3.74 gal.) However, planting two or more varieties will ensure that trees consistently bear fruit.
- #5 size pot has actual size of 14.165 Liters (3.74 gal.)
| Brand | Pirtle Nursery |
|---|---|
| Country of Origin | Made in USA |
| Annual/Perennial | Perennial |
| Bloom Color | Pink, White |
| Botanical Name | Prunus salicina 'AU Rosa' |
| Container Size | 3.74 gal. |
| Features | The Au Rosa Plum features dark skin with yellow flesh fruit. Pinkish white blooms in spring. Self-pollinator. Requires 700 chill hours. Best grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 5-8. Full Sun. Mature height 12 - 15ft., mature width 8-10ft. Semi-dwarf rootstock. |
| Hardiness Zones | 8 (10 to 20 F), 5 (-20 to -10 F), 7 (0 to 10 F), 6 (-10 to 0 F) |
| Harvest Season | Summer |
| Indoor/Outdoor | Outdoor |
| Mature Height | 12-15 ft. |
| Mature Width | 8-10 ft. |
| Maximum Time to Germinate | 0 days |
| Maximum Time to Mature | 8-10 yrs |
| Package Quantity | 1 |
| Planting Depth | 24 in. |
| Plant Life Stage | Plant |
| Plant Type | Plums |
| Product Height | 73 in. |
| Product Length | 13 in. |
| Product Weight | 28 lb. |
| Product Width | 13 in. |
| Recommended Planting Time | Spring |
| Recommended Space Between Plantings | 10-12 ft. |
| Sun Exposure | Full Sun |
| Tree Mature Height Range | 13-18ft |
| Warranty | None |
| Watering Requirements | When Soil is Dry |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 3645 |