{"product_id":"sidone-plum","title":"Sidonie Plum Tree","description":"\u003cp\u003eSidonie Plum Tree is a rare heritage selection for gardeners who want their orchard to preserve a personal story as well as produce delicious fruit. Its medium-size plums contain amber flesh with a sweet, pleasing flavor suited to fresh eating, preserves, baking, sauces, and desserts. Existing accounts connect the tree to nineteenth-century horticulturist Felix Gillet and to an old homestead planted with his fruit and nut varieties. The name honors “Sido,” whose childhood connection with that orchard helped carry the tree’s story forward. White spring blossoms add familiar plum-tree beauty before the uncommon fruit develops. Growing Sidonie offers the satisfaction of tending a variety that cannot be found in ordinary produce channels—one whose value rests in flavor, regional history, and the preservation of living orchard genetics for future gardeners.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlant Sidonie in full sun and well-drained soil, irrigate deeply during establishment, and prune during dormancy for a strong, open framework. Existing product information identifies a dwarf tree on Citation rootstock. Because Sidonie does not appear on the confirmed characteristics sheet, zone, chill-hour, harvest-date, and other unverified specifications are intentionally omitted.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlant another compatible plum nearby to support cross-pollination and fruit set. Consider \u003ca href=\"\/products\/plum-burgundy-japanese-semi-dwarf\"\u003eBurgundy\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/products\/santa-rosa-plum-tree\"\u003eSanta Rosa\u003c\/a\u003e where bloom overlaps.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSidonie Plum Tree is suited to USDA zones 4–10 and requires about 500 chill hours. Harvest is typically late summer, with timing varying by region and season.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSidonie Plum Tree Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFruit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium heritage plums with amber flesh\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlavor and texture:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sweet, pleasing, juicy, and gently aromatic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest uses:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fresh eating, preserves, baking, sauces, and desserts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late summer, with timing varying by region and season\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSDA zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4–10\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChill hours:\u003c\/strong\u003e About 500 chill hours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTree size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dwarf on Citation rootstock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePollination:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant with another compatible plum with overlapping bloom\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended pollinizers\/companions:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/products\/plum-burgundy-japanese-semi-dwarf\"\u003eBurgundy\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/products\/santa-rosa-plum-tree\"\u003eSanta Rosa\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial care:\u003c\/strong\u003e Develop strong scaffolds and protect this scarce heritage tree while it establishes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSomething special:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sidonie’s name preserves the story of “Sido” and a homestead orchard associated with Felix Gillet’s trees.\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":"Felix Gillet Institute","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40547549249649,"sku":"FT378","price":89.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0061\/1391\/9089\/files\/FT378800.jpg?v=1747080605","url":"https:\/\/www.groworganic.mom\/products\/sidone-plum","provider":"Grow Organic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}