Satsuma Plum Tree
Prunus salicina 'Satsuma'
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Delivery and Shipping
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Delivery and Shipping
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Ships in 3-4 business days • Tracking provided • Weather protected
| Under $50 | $9.99 |
| $50 - $99.99 | $14.99 |
| $100 - $149.99 | $16.99 |
| $150 - $198.99 | $24.99 |
| $199+ | FREE |
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Understanding Plant Options
Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:
- Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
- Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements
Container Plant Sizes
Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.
Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| 2" x 2" x 3" | 0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts | 0.20 - 0.23 dry liters |
| 4" Container | 0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts | 0.35 - 0.96 dry liters |
| 4.5" Container | 0.65 dry quarts | 0.72 dry liters |
| 6" Container | 1.4 dry quarts | 1.59 dry liters |
| 1 Quart | 1 dry quart | 1.1 dry liters |
| 5.5" Container | 1.89 dry quarts | 2.08 dry liters |
Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Quart | 2 dry quarts | 2.2 dry liters |
| #1 Container | 2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts | 2.49 - 4.11 dry liters |
| 5" x 5" x 12" | 3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts | 3.85 - 4.74 dry liters |
Mature Plants (2-4 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #2 Container | 1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons | 5.24 - 7.75 dry liters |
| #3 Container | 2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons | 8.14 - 12.16 dry liters |
Large Plants (3-5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #5 Container | 2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons | 12.86 - 20.35 dry liters |
| #6 Container | 5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons | 23.12 - 26.42 dry liters |
| #7 Container | 5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons | 26.34 - 28.76 dry liters |
Bare Root Plants
Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.
Common Sizes:
- Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
- Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet
Important Notes
Container Volume Specifications
- Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
- Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
- Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents
Growing Conditions
- Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
- Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
- Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment
Seasonal Availability
- Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
- Container plants are available throughout the growing season
- Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes
Questions?
For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.
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Your order is protected by our compliance system that:
- Prevents restricted plants from shipping to your state
- Ensures plants meet your state's agricultural requirements
- Protects gardens from invasive pests and diseases
Plant Profile & Growing Essentials
Cold hardy, Flowering, Edible, Attracts pollinators, and Thornless
Specifications
Specifications
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Botanical Name
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Height
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Width
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Growing Zones
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Sunlight
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Growth RateModerate
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Flower Color
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Leaf Color
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Fall Color
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Pollinator FriendlyYes
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Pollinator Required
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FragrantYes
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Bloom PeriodEarly Spring, Late Spring
Planting & Care
Planting & Care
The Japanese-type Satsuma Plum Tree (Prunus salicina 'Satsuma') is a fantastic Plum for warmer climates and areas with mild winters. Starting as a cloud of white, fragrant blossoms and quickly transforming into delectable rosy-plum skinned fruit that is bursting with sweet red flesh!
Satsuma does need a pollinating partner so pair it with another Japanese Plum like Santa Rosa for a larger and extended harvest! You'll enjoy double the flowering accents in your yard and all the fruit you can eat right off the tree, plus more for canning, baking and cooking.
Plum Trees are lovely ornamental flowering trees and the rosy purple gems that form in late summer just add to the delight! A mid-sized tree that casts great shade and has a beautiful form among your gardens, can be pruned smaller yet as needed. You'll receive your tree with its lower limbs intact should you wish to keep them small for easy harvest, and for maximum screening and privacy potential!
Planting and Application:
These versatile trees can be used anywhere in your landscape as you'd use a flowering tree, but with the added benefit of syrupy sweet fruit that's healthy and bountiful as can be! Use as a fantastic specimen tree in your front yard to make traffic slow down at its sight, or to adorn your backyard seating areas, picnicking beneath the limbs and enjoying healthy treats.
Satsuma is easy to care for and has lots of bushy leaves and branching for all your screening and shelter needs. Double-duty edible landscaping plants give you back more every year! Plant with a pollinator using high-density planting tricks if space is at a premium.
- Fragrant White Blossoms
- Lush Bird-Friendly Green Foliage
- Reddish-Plum Fruit
- Sweet Red Interior
- Specimen, Screening & Food Sustainability
#ProPlantTips for Care:
Plum Trees love full sun and good air circulation to do their best. Plant in well-drained and highly enriched mulched beds to keep their roots cool and insulated. Provide regular moisture and fertility for best results.
- Full Sun & Good Air Circulation
- Regular Moisture & Fertility
- Mulch the Roots Well
- Prune When Dormant
- 400-500 Chill Hours
Satsuma Plum Tree is as beautiful as it tastes! Order your own glamorous flowering trees and ornamental orchard plants today from NatureHills.com!
