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Plums & Pluots
Burgundy Plum
✓ VerifiedCalifornia, USA
Bred in California specifically for the state's warm-winter growing regions, Burgundy plum was developed to extend the harvest window well beyond what most plum varieties manage, staying in good eating condition on the tree far longer than typical. That extended hang time became its defining commercial trait, giving growers unusual flexibility in timing their harvest around market demand.
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Growing & Care
Hardiness zone
USDA Zones 6-9
Chill hours
~200 hours
Pollination
Self-fertile.
Care info
Very low chill requirement, and fruit holds on the tree for an unusually long picking window.
Recommendations
A strong choice where winters are too mild for most other plum varieties.
Flavor Profile
Sweet, mild flavor with juicy red-tinged flesh
Quick facts
Skin color
Deep burgundy-red
Size
Medium
Hardiness zone
USDA Zones 6-9
Chill hours
200