Zone Compatibility
| Height | 12' - 15' (Standard Size) |
| Spread | 10' - 12' |
| Tree Form | Rounded crown with upwardly-reaching branches |
| USDA Zone | 6 - 9 |
| Blooms | March - April |
| Drops Fruit or Nuts | June |
| Soil | Adapted to upland, well drained, sandy clay or loam |
| Soil pH | 6.0 - 7.5 |
| Light requirements | Full Sun |
| Pollination | Self-fertile, grafted. Each additional tree will increase pollination for better mast production |
AU Producer Plum Tree
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Zone Compatibility
| Height | 12' - 15' (Standard Size) |
| Spread | 10' - 12' |
| Tree Form | Rounded crown with upwardly-reaching branches |
| USDA Zone | 6 - 9 |
| Blooms | March - April |
| Drops Fruit or Nuts | June |
| Soil | Adapted to upland, well drained, sandy clay or loam |
| Soil pH | 6.0 - 7.5 |
| Light requirements | Full Sun |
| Pollination | Self-fertile, grafted. Each additional tree will increase pollination for better mast production |
We accept orders year-round.
Accepting orders to ship this season or at later date.
For more information see the Ordering & Shipping section below.
The AU Producer Plum is a high-yield, early-ripening plum tree developed by Auburn University specifically for the Southeastern U.S. This productive, disease-resistant Japanese plum produces medium-sized, firm, sweet red fruit, making it ideal for fresh eating, canning, preserves, and commercial production. With its compact, moderately vigorous growth habit, AU Producer is perfect for home orchards, backyard growers, and professional orchards seeking reliable, heavy crops.
As a self-pollinating plum tree, AU Producer sets fruit on its own, though nearby Japanese plums can boost yields. It thrives in USDA zones 6–9, prefers full sun and well-drained, slightly acidic soil, and shows strong resistance to black knot, bacterial canker, and other common plum diseases. This makes it one of the easiest, most dependable plum varieties for Southern growers.
Requires 700+ chill hours for optimal performance.
Required Chill Hours: 700+
| Height | 12' - 15' (Standard Size) |
| Spread | 10' - 12' |
| Tree Form | Rounded crown with upwardly-reaching branches |
| USDA Zone | 6 - 9 |
| Blooms | March - April |
| Drops Fruit or Nuts | June |
| Soil | Adapted to upland, well drained, sandy clay or loam |
| Soil pH | 6.0 - 7.5 |
| Light requirements | Full Sun |
| Pollination | Self-fertile, grafted. Each additional tree will increase pollination for better mast production |
| Spacing | 12' - 15' |
| Pruning | Prune plum trees in late winter by removing dead wood, thinning the center for airflow, shortening side branches to 3-4 buds, and cutting away suckers to encourage healthy growth and fruiting. Once mature, peaches should be pruned yearly for best fruit production. |
| Fertilization | Do not fertilize at planting. Once the trees are established, fertilize in early spring (Mar-April) as growth begins. Do not fertilize in the fall, which could promote late season tender growth that can be damaged by early frosts. |
| Watering | Newly planted trees should be watered regularly. This is the most critical step in the establishment of your new trees. Please see the Watering section under "How to plant and grow" in our Learning Center. |
At Chestnut Hill Outdoors, we’ve been shipping mail order trees for over 30 years. We’re experts at delivering healthy trees to your doorstep. All of our trees are container grown in root-enhancing pots, ensuring healthy root systems and much better success upon planting.
For more information, visit our Ordering & Shipping Page.
