{"product_id":"catalina-plum-tree-prunus-salicina-live-plant-large-sweet-japanese-plum-dark-purple-fruit-tree-productive-backyard-orchard-tree-midseason-harvest","title":"Catalina Plum Tree – Large Sweet Japanese Plum with Dark Purple Fruit | Productive Midseason Harvest Tree","description":"\u003ch2\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Catalina Plum Tree (Prunus salicina ‘Catalina’) is a Japanese plum variety developed in California, known for its large, dark purple fruit with a natural waxy bloom. This deciduous fruit tree produces firm, exceptionally sweet, and juicy plums that are low in tartness, even near the skin and pit. Ideal for home orchards, the Catalina tree offers a vigorous growth habit and reliable, productive yields with a midseason harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge, sweet, and firm dark purple plums\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVigorous and highly productive cultivar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMidseason ripening, about 7–10 days before Friar in warm regions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpreading growth habit suitable for backyard orchards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHealthy live grafted plant ready for planting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant Type: Deciduous fruit tree\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSun Requirements: Full sun (6–8 hours daily)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoil: Well-draining, fertile soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWatering: Moderate, with consistent moisture during establishment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMature Height: 12–18 feet (can be smaller with pruning)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrowth Rate: Vigorous\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSDA Zones: 6–9\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContainer Friendly: Possible when young, but best planted in the ground for long-term growth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor optimal fruit production, it is recommended to plant the Catalina Plum Tree near another Japanese plum variety to ensure cross-pollination. Annual pruning helps maintain the tree’s shape, improves fruit size, and enhances airflow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant Condition Disclosure\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLive plants may be shipped dormant, leafless, recently pruned, bare root, or partially defoliated depending on season, weather, and shipping requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNatural variation in size, branching, foliage density, color, root structure, and overall appearance should be expected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eImportant Note\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYou will receive a live starter plant (seedling\/young plant). Listing photos show the plant at a mature stage for reference only. The actual plant size, shape, and appearance may vary and will be significantly smaller than the images shown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCustomer Notice for Live Plants\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLive plants may experience normal shipping stress such as leaf loss, yellowing, wilting, or minor branch damage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlease consider local weather before purchasing. Extreme heat, freezing temperatures, severe weather, shipping delays, or unattended packages may increase plant stress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDue to the perishable nature of live plants, returns are generally not accepted. If there is an issue with your order, please contact us within \u003cstrong\u003e48 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e of delivery and provide the required photos for review.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhotos of the shipping box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhoto of the shipping label\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClear photos of the plant from multiple angles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScratch test photos if the plant appears dead or dormant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDormant, stressed, defoliated, wilted, or transit-shocked plants are not automatically considered dead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eClaims submitted without the required photos or more than 48 hours after delivery may not be eligible for review, replacement, or refund.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"SantiamNursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46929982095559,"sku":null,"price":168.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0792\/2185\/0311\/files\/ListingShopify_15_63c8cf9a-53a9-4347-bf0b-3c6f7f0cf38b.jpg?v=1785519162","url":"https:\/\/prosperitynursery.com\/products\/catalina-plum-tree-prunus-salicina-live-plant-large-sweet-japanese-plum-dark-purple-fruit-tree-productive-backyard-orchard-tree-midseason-harvest","provider":"Prosperity Nursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}