USDA Certified Organic Inca plum tree was introduced by Luther Burbank in 1919. Inca plums are beautiful golden color, magenta specks and a magenta blush around the stem. The Inca plum is rich, dense and crisp with golden flesh. The Inca plum has a unique flavor for an Asian plum with a pleasant balance between tart and sweet. Inca plum tree has a very low chill requirement. For further information on the Inca plum see below for assistance selecting this heirloom plum tree for sale. Considerations for Inca Plum USDA Zones: 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 Heirloom: Yes Harvest Period: Very Early Low Chill: Yes Bloom Period: Early Pollination Requirement: Requires different variety with same bloom period Origin Date: Santa Rosa 1919 Storage: A few weeks Rootstock: Mariana (semi-dwarf) Years to Bear: 2-5 years Recommended Spacing: 12-16 ft.Mature Size: 12-16 ft.Water Requirements: 12-15 gallons per week May through Sept.Shape when Shipped: Feathered and whips (few side branching)Size supplied when shipped: Our trees range in height from 4-8 ft. in our field and trimmed to 4 to 5 ft. when shipped. Our young two year trees are most often feathered (side limbs). The trees diameter (caliper) is often 1/2 to 3/4 inch; *As noted by University of California Scientists and other qualified professionals the most successful trees often have caliper from 1/2" to 5/8" and usually establish faster than smaller and larger planting stock. Basic idea for Pruning: Most fruit trees should be pruned in frost-free periods mid to late winter. (apricots best after bud break) Remove most vertical branches and shorten side branches. Fruiting wood is best on horizontal to 45 degree limbs. Learn more... Shipping Note: Our fruit trees and berries are delivered to you bareroot during their winter dormancy from January through May depending on USDA zone. Trees are shipped with your invoice and helpful planting directions. There is no minimum quantity required but shipping rate for an individual tree is expensive since UPS/Fed Ex charge a dimensional weight and an additional handling fee to ship a tree. On that note, we ship orders of one to three trees in a 48-inch box. These trees are professionally pruned prior to shipping so they are ready to plant upon arrival You'll find it's cost effective to consider a handful of trees, vines or our helpful Tree Starter Kits.
