Zone Compatibility
| Height | 15' - 20' |
| Spread | 10' - 15' |
| Tree Form | Rounded crown with upwardly-reaching branches |
| USDA Zone | 5-9 |
| Blooms | February - April |
| Drops Fruit or Nuts | May - June |
| Soil | Adapted to upland, well drained, sandy clay or loam |
| Soil pH | 6.0 - 7.0 |
| Light requirements | Full Sun |
| Pollination | Self-fertile, grafted. Each additional tree will increase pollination for better mast production |
Bruce Plum Tree
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Zone Compatibility
| Height | 15' - 20' |
| Spread | 10' - 15' |
| Tree Form | Rounded crown with upwardly-reaching branches |
| USDA Zone | 5-9 |
| Blooms | February - April |
| Drops Fruit or Nuts | May - June |
| Soil | Adapted to upland, well drained, sandy clay or loam |
| Soil pH | 6.0 - 7.0 |
| 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 Bruce Plum is a low-chill Japanese plum tree prized for its rich wine-red skin and sweet, semi-acidic yellow flesh that delivers a perfectly balanced flavor. This high-yield, warm-climate plum variety is ideal for fresh eating, canning, preserves, and backyard orchards. Known for its impressive shelf life, Bruce Plums can stay fresh in the refrigerator for up to eight weeks, making them a top choice for home growers and small farms.
With a requirement of only 250 chill hours, the Bruce Plum thrives in warm climates, the Southeast, Gulf Coast regions, and mild-winter zones, offering reliable production and excellent fruit quality.
Required Chill Hours: 250
| Height | 15' - 20' |
| Spread | 10' - 15' |
| Tree Form | Rounded crown with upwardly-reaching branches |
| USDA Zone | 5-9 |
| Blooms | February - April |
| Drops Fruit or Nuts | May - June |
| Soil | Adapted to upland, well drained, sandy clay or loam |
| Soil pH | 6.0 - 7.0 |
| Light requirements | Full Sun |
| Pollination | Self-fertile, grafted. Each additional tree will increase pollination for better mast production |
| Spacing | 15' - 20' |
| 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.
