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Ruby Sweet Plum Trees

Prunus salicina ‘Ruby Sweet’

The Ruby Sweet Plum Tree is a flavorful Japanese plum variety known for its large, sweet, ruby-red fruit with juicy, tender flesh. Vigorous, productive, and easy to grow, it’s ideal for home orchards, backyard gardens, and summer fruit lovers.

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    Common Names

    Ruby Sweet Plum
    Ruby Sweet Plum Tree
    Sweet Red Plum
    Japanese Ruby Plum
    Ruby Flesh Plum
    Ruby Sweet Fruit Tree
    Ruby Sweet Japanese Plum

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    🍑 Ruby Sweet Plum Tree - Juicy Flavor, Vibrant Color & Easy Orchard Success

    The Ruby Sweet Plum Tree is a summer favorite known for its bright color, juicy sweetness, and dependable harvests. This vigorous variety produces smooth, deep-red sweet plums with tender flesh and a naturally rich taste. Whether eaten fresh or used in desserts, the ruby sweet plum taste is consistently delicious and refreshing.

    With its attractive spring blossoms and abundant summer fruit, the Ruby Sweet Plum Tree brings beauty and productivity to gardens of every size. This Japanese plum thrives in sunny spots, adapts well to different soils, and rewards growers with generous crops season after season.

    If you're building a home orchard or adding a standout fruit tree to your landscape, the Ruby Sweet Plum Tree delivers flavor, beauty, and dependable performance. Loved by both new and experienced gardeners, this tree is one of the most rewarding Japanese plums to grow.

    ✅ Key Features

    • ✔️ Produces juicy, colorful, sweet plums with excellent flavor
    • ✔️ Compact, vigorous Ruby Sweet Plum Tree ideal for home orchards
    • ✔️ Rich taste perfect for fresh snacks, baking, and preserving
    • ✔️ Early spring blooms followed by heavy mid-summer fruit production
    • ✔️ Hardy, adaptable growth suitable for many climates
    • ✔️ Premium Ruby Sweet Japanese Plum Tree available at Pixie’s Gardens
    • ✔️ Strong fruiting habit and attractive seasonal color

    🌿 Why Choose the Ruby Sweet Plum Tree?

    Home growers choose the Ruby Sweet Plum Tree for its combination of easy care, flavorful fruit, and eye-catching color. Each spring, the tree bursts with delicate flowers, later producing clusters of smooth, ruby-colored plums. Known for its naturally sweet and juicy taste, the ruby sweet plum is ideal for fresh eating, baking, and preserving.

    This Japanese plum is disease-resistant, quick to establish, and performs well in full sun with well-drained soil. Its manageable size makes it perfect for yards, small orchards, and edible landscapes. With proper light pruning and yearly feeding, the tree produces reliable harvests and remains an attractive landscape feature.

    For gardeners who want a flavorful fruit tree that is easy to manage, productive, and visually appealing, the Ruby Sweet Plum Tree is an outstanding choice.

    🛒 Buy Ruby Sweet Plum Trees Online

    Add the beauty and sweetness of the Ruby Sweet Plum Tree to your garden with healthy, nursery-grown trees from Pixie’s Gardens. Each plant is grown with care to ensure strong roots, vigorous growth, and abundant fruiting potential.

    Shop for premium Ruby Sweet Plum Trees and enjoy juicy, sweet plums right in your own yard. Whether you’re planting a single tree or starting a small orchard, Ruby Sweet Plums bring vibrant color, outstanding taste, and dependable harvests every summer.

    Zones

    Growing Zones :5 – 9 outdoors

    Growing Zones

    Plant Care Tips

    🍑 Planting

    For the best start, plant your Ruby Sweet Plum Tree in a sunny spot with soft, well-drained soil. This vigorous variety settles quickly when planted at the same level as its nursery container. Whether you're creating a small orchard or adding a single sweet plum to your garden, proper planting ensures healthier roots and stronger early growth.

    💧 Watering

    Young Ruby Sweet Plum Trees need steady moisture during their first year. Water deeply 1–2 times a week to help the roots establish. As the tree matures, weekly watering is usually sufficient—especially during warm months. Consistent watering supports juicy, flavorful fruit and enhances the overall ruby-sweet plum taste.

    🌼 Fertilizing

    Feed your Ruby Sweet Japanese Plum with a gentle, balanced fertilizer in early spring. This boosts new growth and encourages better fruit sets. A light yearly feed is all the tree needs to produce high-quality plums. Avoid heavy fertilization, which can encourage excess foliage instead of fruit.

    🍂 Mulching

    Apply a 2–3 inch layer of mulch around your Ruby Sweet Plum Tree to help retain moisture and reduce weeds. Mulching protects young roots, improves soil quality, and maintains cooler temperatures around the base—beneficial for trees grown from nursery stock or seeds.

    ✂️ Pruning

    Prune your Ruby Sweet Japanese Plum Tree in late winter to shape the canopy, remove crowded growth, and improve airflow. Regular pruning helps the tree produce larger, healthier sweet plums and maintains a balanced structure. A simple yearly trim keeps your Ruby Sweet Plums productive and attractive.

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    🍑 Where To Buy Ruby Sweet Plum Trees Near Me?

    The Ruby Sweet Plum Tree is a top choice for gardeners who want delicious sweet plums, vibrant summer color, and reliable harvests year after year. Known for its rich red skin and juicy, tender flesh, this variety brings beauty, sweetness, and productivity to any backyard orchard.

    A favorite among home growers, this vigorous ruby tree produces generous crops of smooth, flavorful plums with an unforgettable ruby-sweet plum taste. Its compact growth habit makes it ideal for smaller yards, edible gardens, and mixed orchard setups. Whether you're starting your first plum collection or expanding a Ruby Sweet Japanese Plum orchard, this tree offers qualities that stand out.

    Easy to grow and adaptable to different soil types, the Ruby Sweet Plum Tree performs well in warm and temperate climates. At Pixie’s Gardens, you can shop for healthy, nursery-raised Ruby Sweet Plum Trees that are ready to take root and produce abundant fruit for many seasons.

    If you want a fruit tree that combines sweetness, vibrant color, and strong yearly production, the Ruby Sweet Plum remains one of the most rewarding Japanese plum varieties to grow.

    🌟 Why Buy a Ruby Sweet Plum Tree from Pixie’s Gardens?

    🍑 Exceptional Sweetness & Flavor – Produces rich, juicy, sweet plums with a smooth texture and outstanding ruby sweet plum taste.

    🌿 Perfect Size for Home and Gardens – Naturally compact Ruby Sweet Japanese Plum Tree ideal for small orchards, backyards, and edible landscapes.

    🛒 Easy Online Ordering – Shop premium Ruby Sweet Plum Trees, shipped safely from our nursery to your home.

    Strong, Reliable Growth – Hardy and vigorous, this Ruby Sweet Plum Tree adapts well to various soils and climates.

    🌱 Heavy Summer Harvests – Enjoy abundant plums with stunning color, grown from trusted stock including Ruby Sweet Plum seeds.

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    Pixies Gardens
    2024 Mcdaniel Mill Road Conyers GA 30094
    Email: cs@pixiesgardens.com

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is a Ruby-sweet plum tree?
    The Ruby Sweet Plum Tree is a high-quality fruit tree known for producing large, sweet, reddish-purple plums with juicy flesh and excellent flavor, ideal for fresh eating and desserts.
    How fast does the Ruby Sweet Plum Tree grow?
    Ruby Sweet Plum Trees grow at a moderate rate, usually adding 1-2 feet per year when planted in full sun with well-drained soil.
    Does the Ruby Sweet Plum Tree need a pollinator?
    In most cases, yes. It performs best when planted with another Japanese plum variety (like Santa Rosa or Methley) nearby for better fruit production.
    When does the Ruby Sweet Plum Tree produce fruit?
    This tree typically fruits in mid- to late summer, producing a reliable harvest once it reaches maturity (usually 2-3 years after planting).
    How big does a Ruby Sweet Plum Tree get?
    A mature Ruby Sweet Plum Tree usually reaches 12-15 feet in height with a similar spread, making it suitable for most home orchards and medium-sized yards.
    How do I care for a Ruby Sweet Plum Tree?
    Plant in full sun, wateregularly during the first year, prune in late winter, and apply a balanced fertilizer in spring for healthy growth and maximum fruiting.
    Is the Ruby Sweet Plum Tree cold-hardy?
    Yes, Ruby Sweet Plum Trees are cold-hardy and grow well in USDA zones 5–9, tolerating both warm summers and chilly winters.