Bare-Root

Plum 'Shiro' (BR / Dwarf)

Prunus salicina 'Shiro'

Also known as Shiro Plum

$39.95

Size

☀SunFull sun

💧WaterModerate

🌡Zones5-9

🦌DeerResistant

🌊CoastalSuitable

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About This Plant

Plum 'Shiro' (BR / Dwarf), 'Shiro', is valued in PNW gardens for its character and seasonal interest.

A specialty plant or item , see product details for specific care.

Varies by species suits this plant. Plant in varies soil. Hardy USDA Zone varies. Care varies; consult product details.

For Pacific Northwest native alternatives, browse our PNW Natives collection , Mahonia aquifolium, Aquilegia formosa, Tellima grandiflora, and many more support local pollinators and wildlife.

Plant Details

Botanical: Prunus salicina 'Shiro'
Common name: Shiro Plum
Lifecycle: Perennial
Foliage type: Deciduous
Mature size: 12-18 feet tall × 10-15 feet wide
Growth rate: Moderate
Bloom time: Early spring
Bloom color: Purple
Foliage color: Red-burgundy
Pollination: Needs pollinator
Rootstock: Dwarf
Chill hours: 500-700 hrs
Harvest: Late summer, Fall

Care Notes

Plant in well-drained, average soil. Requires a cross-pollinator - plant alongside another Japanese plum or compatible hybrid cultivar. Watch for brown rot especially in wet springs; improve air circulation and remove affected wood promptly. Prune in late summer. Protect young trees from browse.

Garden Attributes

Pacific NW native
Deer resistant
Coastal suitable
Grown organically
Wildlife: None documented
🌱 Edible: Fruit
Flesh of fruit is safe; pit, leaves, and stems contain cyanogenic compounds.

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