Description

The Shiro Plum is a classic, heavy-producing tree that showers you with clusters of small to medium, golden-yellow fruit. Its skin is a delicate, transparent yellow, and the flesh is juicy, sweet, and mild with a charmingly old-fashioned flavor. A clingstone variety, it is famously productive and easy to grow, making it a favorite for home orchards where abundance is key. Perfect for eating fresh, cooking, or preserving, Shiro is a generous and timeless choice.

• Famous for its incredibly heavy, reliable crops of golden-yellow fruit.

• Fruit is medium-sized with translucent yellow skin and sweet, mild yellow flesh.

• A clingstone plum with a compact, fruitful growth habit.

• Self-pollinating and also a good pollinator for other late-blooming Japanese plums.

• Fruit holds on the tree well, providing a steady harvest over 2-4 weeks.

• Very adaptable and easy to grow in a range of climates.

Flavor Profile:

• Flavor: Sweet, mild, and pleasantly traditional.

• Texture: Juicy and soft when fully ripe.

• Best Uses: Excellent for fresh eating, canning, making jam, and drying. Its productivity makes it ideal for large-scale preserving.