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All Red Japanese Plum

Prunus salicina 'All Red'

Nature Hills Nursery
  • Hardy in zones 5-9 and partially self-fertile, though pairing with another Japanese plum variety boosts yields significantly
  • Deep red skin and red flesh ripen mid to late summer for fresh eating, baking, jams, and preserves
  • Fragrant white spring blossoms put on a stunning early-season show while attracting bees and other pollinators
  • Low-maintenance deciduous tree with moderate growth reaching 15-20 ft, offering attractive fall foliage color before leaf drop
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Where to Plant

Sunlight: All Red Japanese Plum needs a minimum of six hours of direct sunlight daily, and more is better. Full-day sun produces the sweetest fruit with the deepest color. Trees planted in partial shade will grow and flower, but expect reduced fruit production and less intense flavor.

Soil: This tree thrives in well-drained, fertile soil with a pH between 6.0 and 7.0. Loam is ideal, but sandy soil works well too. If your ground is heavy clay, work in compost and coarse organic matter before planting and consider planting on a slight rise to prevent standing water around the root zone. Good drainage is non-negotiable for plum trees.

Watering Requirements

Water deeply once or twice a week during the first two growing seasons while the root system establishes. Once mature, the tree is fairly resilient but still benefits from consistent moisture throughout the growing season, especially as fruit is developing in summer. Avoid waterlogged conditions at all times since saturated roots are the most common cause of decline in plum trees.

Pruning Tips

Prune annually in late winter while the tree is still dormant, just before new growth begins. The goal is an open-center shape that allows air and light to reach every branch. Remove crossing, crowded, or inward-facing limbs, and aim to take out roughly 20 percent of new growth each year to keep the tree productive and manageable. Pruning after harvest is also fine if you want to clean up any problem branches.

Fertilizer Needs

Apply a balanced fruit tree fertilizer or a slow-release 10-10-10 formula in early spring before new growth emerges. One application per year is usually enough for established trees. Avoid fertilizing after midsummer because late-season nitrogen pushes soft new growth that is vulnerable to early frost and does nothing to support fruit development for the current season.

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A Plum That Lives Up to Its Name

Prunus salicina 'All Red' is exactly what it sounds like: a Japanese plum where the vibrant color runs all the way through. The deep, glossy red skin gives way to sweet, richly flavored red flesh underneath, making it one of the most visually striking fruit trees you can grow in a home orchard or backyard landscape. Harvest time runs mid to late summer, typically July into August depending on your climate, and the fruit delivers the kind of full, sweet-tart plum flavor that grocery store varieties rarely manage.

Spring Beauty Before the Fruit

Long before the plums arrive, the All Red gives you one of spring's best displays. Fragrant white blossoms cover every branch in early spring, drawing in bees and early pollinators before most other trees have even leafed out. The show lasts a couple of weeks and transitions seamlessly into bright green foliage that holds through summer. Come fall, the leaves shift into warm amber and red tones before dropping, giving this tree genuine four-season appeal well beyond its role as a fruit producer.

Versatile and Productive

The All Red Plum is partially self-fertile, meaning it can set a light crop on its own. However, planting a second Japanese plum variety nearby, such as Methley, AU Cherry, or Ozark Premier, will dramatically increase fruit set and the size of your harvest. The two trees don't need to be right next to each other, just within reasonable pollinator range, roughly 50 feet or so.

Mature trees reach 15 to 20 feet tall with a similar spread, making them a great fit for home orchards, larger suburban yards, or anywhere you want a productive tree that also looks good. Fruit typically begins appearing within two to four years of planting a grafted tree.

What to Do with the Harvest

Tree-ripened All Red plums eaten fresh are in a different category from anything you'll find at a store. But the crop is often generous enough to go well beyond fresh eating. The firm red flesh holds up beautifully in preserves, jams, and jellies, and the deep color gives homemade jam a gorgeous ruby hue. These plums are also excellent baked into cobblers, galettes, and tarts, and their slight tartness balances well in savory sauces for pork or poultry.

Bringing It Home

Whether you're starting a home orchard or adding a single productive accent tree to your yard, the All Red Japanese Plum rewards you with ornamental beauty in spring and a reliable, flavorful harvest in summer. Plant it in full sun, give it room to grow, and it will produce for 15 to 25 years with basic annual care.

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