Beauty Plum
The Beauty Plum Tree (Prunus beauty plum) is an early-maturing, low-chill Japanese variety, known for producing fruit with bright red skin and amber flesh streaked with red. One of its hallmark features is heavy production. Furthermore, this variety thrives well in hot climates.
Self-fertile but best when pollinated by another species. A hardy variety that thrives in USDA zones 7-10.
It is self-fertile
Beauty plum trees are self-fertile, which allows you to harvest a crop without pollinators assistance. They’re versatile enough for either ornamental or edible use and produce sweeter fruit than most other plum varieties – plus their shorter growing season means earlier harvests!
This Japanese plum variety is an early producer with an abundant harvest, boasting an attractive early bloom. The Beauty Plum produces fruit with a delightful sweet taste that makes for delicious fresh eating, cooking or canning applications – plus its succulent sweet, juicy plums make an eye-catching display in any garden! Furthermore, due to requiring less space than other Japanese plum varieties – making this Japanese variety particularly well suited to home gardens in Texas central and northern.
Low-chill plum varieties like the Sundowner can be successfully grown in USDA plant hardiness zones 7-9 and produce medium to large plums with firm yellow flesh that yield a sweet and refreshing taste. Tree growth is fast and the branches have an attractive rounded shape; blossoms appear bright pink before fruits ripen in late summer. Sundowner plums make great choices for cooler climates as they resist frost damage.
Unlike most plum varieties, the Beauty Plum can serve both ornamental and shade purposes. This deciduous fruit tree boasts a graceful weeping habit with dark red leaves that can look almost black; and features white and pink blooms.
The beauty plum is an exceptionally hardy variety that thrives best in southern U.S. climates; however, colder regions will require some protection. Ideal for home gardens as it features an open canopy without much pruning requirements, the beauty plum is also highly resistant to salty soil conditions.
Locating your beauty plum in an ideal spot is crucial as its care requires minimal water and fertilizer inputs. For optimal growth, choose well-drained soil that receives at least six hours of sun daily; although drought conditions can be tolerated with no problem whatsoever.
It is a good pollinator
The beauty plum tree is an excellent pollinator and suitable for most climate zones, though not self-pollinating; to achieve maximum production it requires a compatible variety. Reaching 7-13 feet tall when fully grown it can be planted as either an independent tree or planted with others for increased yields. With medium to dark green foliage that densely branches out, its fruits offer light yellow to orange or red hued fruit when fully ripe – perfect for container gardening!
This exquisite Japanese plum produces large Japanese plums with bright red skin and amber flesh tinged with red. It is self-fertile and an excellent pollinator of other Japanese varieties. Additionally, its trees are easy to grow and tolerate mild winters well; additionally they make excellent additions to home gardens due to its ease of pruning into vase shapes – best accomplished through formative pruning during its initial three years of growth.
Plums are an excellent source of soluble fiber that can aid in relieving constipation, diarrhea, and other digestive tract conditions. Incorporating plums into daily eating plans also helps lower cholesterol levels as dietary fiber slows digestion of fats and proteins in your body. Plus, their abundance of antioxidants can protect you against cancer as well as diseases caused by free radicals.
Beauty plums are an excellent source of vitamin C, an essential nutrient for maintaining healthy hair and skin. Applying plum extract as a face mask may help lighten dark spots, freckles and age spots; increase skin elasticity; repair damaged tissues; plus act as natural UV protectors! Plums also make great snacks to add into smoothies!
Though beauty plums make excellent pollinators plants, they do not match well with European varieties like Blue Gage or Green Gage plums. Therefore, for optimal results it is advised that this variety be planted alongside another variety such as Methley or Victoria plum for maximum success in temperate regions and arid climates.
It is a good producer
The beauty plum is an excellent producer and makes a great addition to any garden. Producing large yields of bite-size fruit that’s easy to enjoy fresh or cooked together with other veggies and fruits, its delicious bite-sized fruit offers excellent source of vitamins A and C while its antioxidants help prevent sun damage to skin while potentially even reverse sun tan effects by creating an extract of boiled plums and applying it directly.
Red Beauty plum trees are self-fertile and produce sizeable harvests on their own, but do best when planted alongside another pollinator such as Shiro or another Japanese plum variety. Ripe fruit will typically ripen around mid-July and boast sweet, delicious, juicy red flesh sure to have you salivating before even tasting its delectable juice!
This gorgeous Japanese plum is perfectly adapted to Whidbey Island climate and produces heavy harvests within short timeframes. With its compact round form and early fruit production, it makes this Japanese plum ideal for smaller yards while its vibrant red flowers also add beautiful ornamental value.
This variety is known for its early bloom and fast growing habit. The fruit itself is medium-sized with a delicious combination of sweet and tart flavors. With dark red skin and yellow interior hues, this variety stands as one of the most prolific Japanese plum varieties available for canning, jellifying, or baking desserts.
Plums are an excellent source of vitamin C, which can help diminish dark spots and blemishes on the face by naturally depigmenting it and using its exfoliating abilities to remove excess oil from your skin – helping your complexion appear fresher and younger.
The Beauty Plum is an exceptionally resilient fruit tree, adaptable to various USDA zones and growing conditions. Cold hardy and resistant to rot, as well as disease and pest resistance are among its many attributes; plus it tolerates drought well once established!
It is a good keeper
Plum is a versatile fruit with multiple uses. As an excellent source of vitamin C, plums help promote collagen production to prevent skin wrinkling. They’re an excellent source of fiber which can improve intestinal transit and fight constipation; their antioxidants also protect your skin from sun damage while even helping reverse signs of aging! To use plums as part of a skin treatment regime, simply mash the pulp together with rose water or cucumber juice before applying it directly onto your face; repeating this process can reduce wrinkles and fine lines over time!
The Beauty Plum Tree produces Japanese plums with vibrant red skins and amber flesh that are delicious fresh or canned. An excellent keeper, it makes an ideal small to medium-sized shrub or tree in cold climates as its vigorous fruiting makes an excellent pollinator for other varieties of plums.
This versatile fruit makes an excellent addition to any diet, providing sweet and tart flavors while being highly beneficial for people with sensitive skin. In fact, beauty plums contain high amounts of vitamin C – helping treat acne, blackheads and other skin conditions while simultaneously managing high blood pressure and diabetes.
Plum oil can serve as an effective moisturizer for all skin types, making it particularly helpful for dry and mature skin that requires extra hydration. In addition, its anti-oily properties help balance oily complexions by decreasing sebum production; plus it is non-comedogenic so as not to block pores or cause breakouts.
Plum oil’s rich nutrition provides an effective means of revitalizing skin health, as it reduces signs of aging while creating a clearer complexion. Furthermore, plum oil helps fight free radicals which damage collagen and elastin that keep our complexion firm and youthful.