Emerald Beaut Plum

Botanical Name   Prunus salicina 'Emerald Beaut' Also Known As   Japanese Plum | 甜黑李 Specifications USDA Zone   Light Needs   Watering Needs   Leaves   Life Cycle   Avg. Mature Size   Growth Rate   Bloom Time   Flower Color   Harvest Season   Years to Bear   6 - 9 Partial - Full Sun Regularly Deciduous Perennial 12' Tall and 12' Wide Moderate Spring White Late Summer 1st Year One of the highest-rated plums in blind fruit tastings at DWN. Light green skin, greenish-yellow to orange freestone flesh. Harvest begins late August in Central CA. Ripe fruit continues to sweeten, becoming exceptionally sweet, but remaining crisp and crunchy. Ripe fruit holds on tree longer than any other stone fruit: two months or more! 600-700 hours. Pollenizer required: Beauty, Burgundy, Late Santa Rosa, Nubiana, Flavor King Pluot. (Pat. No. 9162) (Zaiger)