Prunus domestica Golden Japan - Common plum

The Golden Japan Plum is a vigorous and highly productive variety. It produces large, bright yellow fruits, measuring 5 to 6 cm (2in) in diameter. The flesh is also yellow and is sweet, tender, and juicy. The harvest takes place in mid-July. The Golden Japan Plum is not self-fertile. It is quite susceptible to brown rot and bacterial canker.

The original area of plum trees is believed to be Syria, not China. During the time of Roman reign in the region, various local fruits including plums were introduced to Rome. The Golden Japan Plum is an ancient Japanese variety.

This fruit tree naturally grows up to 7 metres (23 feet) tall at maturity. When correctly pruned, its spreading habit can make it easier to harvest and the natural air circulation will help to combat diseases. It prefers full sun or partial shade, sheltered from the wind and grows in any type of rich, moist, deep, and even heavy soil, without limestone.
Its leaves are oval, almost oblong, slightly hairy with toothed edges.
Flowering occurs early, in March, so look out for late frosts. The tree is then covered with white flowers that appear on the previous year's branches. They are partially self-fertile. The presence of another Japanese plum, Methley, will improve fertility.
The large fruits are round, 5 to 6 cm (2in) in diameter and bright yellow. The flesh is also yellow, sweet, tender, and juicy.

Plums can be eaten raw, straight from the tree, in fruit salads, desserts and pastries, or as accompaniments to meat dishes. They can be transformed into jams or preserved fruits, compotes... They can also be used to make brandy.

For transport reasons, our tallest trees may be pruned before shipping. They are suitable for all common training forms: cordons, espaliers, goblets, half-standards, and low standards, but not high standards. If you would like more information or advice on training your fruit trees, please do not hesitate to contact us.