Superior Plum Fruit Tree

Superior is a cold-hardy plum with fragrant white spring flowers and red-skinned fruit with golden-yellow flesh. The fruit ripens in August and is useful fresh or in desserts, jams, juice, and jelly ([University of Minnesota UFOR](https://trees.umn.edu/superior-plum-prunus-superior)). ## Size and Pollination Plan for a mature tree about 12–15 feet tall and wide. Superior is hardy in USDA zones 4–8 and does not pollinate itself; plant another plum that flowers at a compatible time for fruit production. ## Growing Conditions Choose a full-sun site with medium moisture. The tree adapts to a range of soil types and pH, and its fragrant flowers bring spring interest to a home orchard or edible planting. Give the mature canopy room for light and air. ## Maintenance Water during establishment and extended dry periods. Prune to maintain a sturdy, open framework and remove damaged branches. Harvest the plums when ripe in August, then use them fresh or preserve the crop for later.