Prunus x 'Bruce'
Bruce Japanese Plum
- Wine-red skin with yellow flesh
- Early ripening and heavy producing
- Needs another Japanese plum variety for pollination
- Enjoy fruit directly from the tree or use it for baking and preserves
- Attracts birds and pollinators
- Category: Fruit Tree, Edibles
- Hardiness Zone: 5-9
- Height: 15-18 ft
- Spread: 15-18 ft
- Bloom Color: White Shades
- Foliage Color: Green Shades
Backyard growers will love this variety for its reliable crop of large red-skinned plums with sweet yellow flesh! A. L. Bruce developed a hybrid in Texas in 1921 from a Japanese and a Chickasaw plum and created Bruce. This variety is an excellent choice for canning. The juicy, pale yellow flesh has a semi-acidic taste and mellow flavor.
Attributes
| • | Edible |
Foliage Color
| • | Green |
Maintenance and Care
| • | Heat Tolerant |
Flower Color
| • | White |
Season of Interest (Flowering)
| • | Early Spring |
Exposure
| • | Full Sun |
Habit
| • | Compact |
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Prunus x 'Bruce'
It thrives in average moisture and well-drained soil in full sun. Feed yearly with an organic fertilizer. Prune in late winter to remove weak, crossing or dead branches to improve airflow for fruit ripening.