{"product_id":"plum-japanese-satsuma-semi-dwarf","title":"Satsuma Plum Tree","description":"\u003cp\u003eSatsuma Plum Tree produces the dramatic “blood plum” fruit that turns every cut plum into a vivid display. Small-to-medium fruit develops smooth mottled maroon skin around deep red flesh that is juicy, mildly sweet, and richly plum flavored. The saturated color makes Satsuma exceptional fresh and especially beautiful in preserves, sauces, baked desserts, and fruit plates. Showy white blossoms cover the branches in early spring, bringing beauty and pollinator activity before the dark crop begins to form. Associated with Luther Burbank’s influential work with Japanese plums, Satsuma has become a lasting home-orchard favorite because its visual appeal is matched by real kitchen usefulness. For gardeners who want fruit with color all the way through—not merely a dark skin—this variety offers a distinctive harvest with a pleasingly gentle flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSatsuma grows semi-dwarf on Citation rootstock and is suited to USDA zones 6–10, with a confirmed 300-hour chill requirement. In suitable climates, harvest is typically during August. Plant in full sun, thin fruit for size, and maintain even moisture while the red flesh develops.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSatsuma requires a compatible Japanese plum. The confirmed available partner is \u003ca href=\"\/products\/santa-rosa-plum-tree\"\u003eSanta Rosa Plum\u003c\/a\u003e; \u003ca href=\"\/products\/plum-burgundy-japanese-semi-dwarf\"\u003eBurgundy\u003c\/a\u003e is another useful orchard companion.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSatsuma Plum Tree Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFruit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Small to medium plums with mottled maroon skin and deep-red flesh\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlavor and texture:\u003c\/strong\u003e Juicy, mildly sweet, rich, and gently tangy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest uses:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fresh eating, preserves, sauces, baking, and fruit plates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Summer; supplier descriptions differ between late July and August\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSDA zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6–10\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChill hours:\u003c\/strong\u003e 300\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTree size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Semi-dwarf on Citation rootstock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePollination:\u003c\/strong\u003e Requires another compatible Japanese plum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended pollinizers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Santa Rosa or Beauty Plum are supplier-recommended choices; confirm local bloom overlap.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial care:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thin clusters and keep irrigation consistent as fruit develops\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSomething Special:\u003c\/strong\u003e Satsuma reached American orchards through Luther Burbank’s work with Japanese plums and was named for Japan’s former Satsuma province.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eOrchard Planning Resources\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/articles\/bare-root-tree-selection-guide\"\u003eBare Root Tree Selection Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/articles\/planting-bare-root-trees-for-beginners-a-comprehensive-guide\"\u003eHow to Plant Bare Root Trees\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/spreadsheets\/d\/1Rdt4TYt4fE0vpvNhXDgewxzwx4hg8xQc8_14DbtDKNc\/edit?usp=drivesdk\"\u003eFruit and Nut Tree Characteristics\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/spreadsheets\/d\/e\/2PACX-1vRTawkXXtycdiTxe58p-gVjdAzuxvNCc7sZ9wri56m0rgvBQIbRObXuK2hSdDHL08ev0R3uzcupme6D\/pubhtml\"\u003eTree Rootstock Characteristics Chart\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Grow Organic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21543347847281,"sku":"FT199","price":69.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0061\/1391\/9089\/files\/satsuma-plum.jpg?v=1766094707","url":"https:\/\/www.groworganic.mom\/products\/plum-japanese-satsuma-semi-dwarf","provider":"Grow Organic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}