Bluebyrd Plum

BLUEBYRD PLUM Bluebyrd is a great European-type plum that has excellent resistance to black knots. Black knot is one of the most common ailments to afflict plum trees. It is caused by the fungus Apiosporina morbosa and can severely limit the production of fruit trees. Bluebyrd is a tree that’s vigorous, hardy, and productive. Bluebyrd produces fruit with bright blue skin, and the fruit’s flesh is yellow. The fruit it produces is medium to large, has a great flavor, and has a high sugar content. Bluebyrd is grafted onto a Standard seedling rootstock making this a large tree with 20+ height. This tree has a September drop time and has USDA zones of 5-8. A tree like this will add diversity to your property and give the wildlife a greater selection of food sources to choose from. The Bluebyrd plum is made using plant tissue from the original tree and attaching it to the new roots. This process essentially gives you an identical tree to the one you see in the picture and description. PLANTING INSTRUCTIONS FOR BLUEBYRD PLUM Plant Ny9®­­ near Bluebyrd to ensure pollination. The varieties of grafted plums that we have for sale will blossom together, giving you excellent pollination. Plant Bluebyrd in moist, well-drained soil with a soil ph between 5.5 – 7.2 with adequate nutrient levels for optimal growth. The above soil conditions will provide the most growth and fruit production. Plums are above a pear tree for tolerating acidic soils with poor fertility and thriving. Bluebyrd plum requires at least 6 hours of sunlight for fruit production and growth. Space trees 20′ apart and use cages of at least 5′ to protect your trees. Use protection on the base of your tree, such as an aluminum window screen wrapped around it to protect it from smaller animals. This will ensure your deer eat your fruit in a few years, not your trees this year. Bluebyrd plum is grafted onto Myro Plum. This is a “real root” grown from seed and will mature to a standard height of 20′ and excel with its vigor. SHIPPING/PICK UP Shipping to Plant Hardiness zones 2 – 8 will begin in early March (you select your ship date) and continue until the last Monday in April. Dormant bare-root trees must be planted in the spring, while trees in your area remain dormant. You can select your ship date when you check out on the website. If you are looking for winter shipping, write me at ryan@bluehillwildlifenursery.com The last week in March or the first week in April is perfect for planting in Pennsylvania. Free local pick-up is also available in the surrounding states. When you check out on the website, you can select your pick-up date for these two weeks. However, if you can not make the selected date, please call or message us to make an appointment.  We are open 8-4 Monday through Friday for tree pick-up. For More Information, Visit: Plum Trees For Deer Join Us On FACEBOOK!