Prunus salicina 'Satsuma'
Japanese Blood Plum
A small and attractive fruiting deciduous tree, leaves are green and flowers before the onset of fruit, are pink and white and fragrant. The fruit of this very popular blood plum is great for eating, stewing, preserving and making juice. It is rich, juicy and dark red from skin to stone and is sweet and flavoursome.
Uses
This is a very popular fruiting tree for small gardens. Can be heavy bearing
Preferred Position & Soil
Prefers a humus rich soil in a sunny to full sun position.
| Form | Branches Ascending |
| Common Name | Japanese Blood Plum |
| Family | Rosaceae |
| Mature Size | Height: 4m Width: 3m |
Categories
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Deciduous Having leaves that fall off or are shed seasonally to avoid adverse weather conditions such as cold or drought. |
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Tree-Feature Foliage Trees whose main selling feature is attractive foliage all year round. |
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