Ozark Premier Plum Tree
Ozark Premier Plum is a popular Japanese plum variety that delivers large, round, red-skinned fruits with deliciously sweet and juicy yellow flesh. It is prized for its excellent flavor, attractive appearance, and versatility in the kitchen.
Perfect for fresh eating, canning, baking, and desserts, this tree is a vigorous grower and a heavy annual producer once established. Its showy white blossoms in spring make it an ornamental as well as a fruiting tree, enhancing both beauty and productivity in the landscape.
- � Large, round, red-skinned plums with yellow flesh
- � Excellent for fresh eating, canning, and baking
- � Attractive white spring blossoms
- � Vigorous, fast-growing, and highly productive
- � Mature Size: 12–15 ft. tall, 12–15 ft. wide
- � Heavy annual yields
Note: Ozark Premier Plum is not self-pollinating. It requires another Japanese plum variety such as ‘Methley’ or ‘Santa Rosa’ for cross-pollination and best fruit production.
Growing Zones: 5–9 outdoors (approx.)
| Mature Height: | 12–15 ft. |
| Sunlight: | Full Sun |
| Mature Width: | 12–15 ft. |
| Botanical Name: | Prunus salicina 'Ozark Premier' |
| Growth Rate: | Fast |
| Bloom Time: | Spring |
| Harvest Time: | Mid to Late Summer |
| Type: | Fruit Tree (Japanese Plum) |
FAQ's
What do Ozark Premier plums taste like?
They are large, juicy, and sweet with a rich flavor, perfect for fresh eating or making desserts and preserves.
Is Ozark Premier self-pollinating?
No, this variety needs cross-pollination with another Japanese plum like ‘Methley’ or ‘Santa Rosa’ for best fruit production.
How big does the Ozark Premier Plum Tree grow?
It typically grows 12–15 feet tall and wide, making it manageable for most home orchards.
When are Ozark Premier plums harvested?
They ripen in mid to late summer, depending on your climate and location.
Is this tree easy to grow?
Yes, Ozark Premier is vigorous, fast-growing, and a heavy producer, making it an excellent choice for home gardeners.
