Reliable, hardy, and very productive, this compact, attractive Japanese variety bears good crops of round, bright yellow fruit. Mild and sweet, it is great for fresh eating and canning. Pollinate Shiro with Howard Miracle or another Japanese variety.

Latin Name: Prunus salicina

Size at Maturity: 10-12 ft.

Rootstock Description: A semi-dwarf rootstock for Plums and other stone fruits, Marianna produces trees 10'-12' in height or less. Marianna makes vigorous and productive trees and is hardy to approx. minus 30°F

Pollination: Use Howard Miracle or another Japanese Plum for pollination.

Pests & Diseases: Our plums are not bothered by pests or diseases.

Hardiness: Plums are hardy to about minus 30°F

Bearing Age: 2nd or 3rd year after planting

USDA Zone: 4

Sunset Western Zone: 2-12, 14-18

Sunset Northeast Zone: Not stated