Prunus salicina Satsuma Plum Pot Size:300 mm

Prunus salicina Satsuma Plum Pot Size:300 mmThe Satsuma plum is a small and attractive fruiting deciduous tree producing fragrant pink and white blossoms before the appearance of the fruit. The Satsuma is a gorgeous, red purple freestone plum and the firm, juicy flesh has a sweet spicy flavour. Ideal for eating fresh, preserving and stewing. A mid season variety harvesting in mid to late summer. Satsuma requires a cross pollinator to bare a good fruiting crop. Pollinators: Santa Rosa, Mariposa,

A prolific bloomer

it is useful for small gardens and courtyards

The fruits - which do not hold a lot of juice - are visually interesting with green

Feed at the same time with a low phosphorus fertiliser

It works well when used in informal hedging

maturing to shiny dark-green

salt and drought

Conditions: Prefers part shade and in a protected area from hot winds

featuring a low

is an iconic Western Australian shrub renowned for its spectacular yellow flower heads and large

as it provides some protection from frosts and the hot sun

if the leaves suffer blackening from frost or high winds