Plant Database
Shiro Plum
Prunus salicina ‘Shiro’, White plum
The Shiro Plum is a classic, heavy-producing tree that showers you with clusters of small to medium, golden-yellow fruit. Its skin is a delicate, transparent yellow, and the flesh is juicy, sweet, and mild with a charmingly old-fashioned flavor. A clingstone variety, it is famously productive and easy to grow, making it a favorite for home orchards where abundance is key. Perfect for eating fresh, cooking, or preserving, Shiro is a generous and timeless choice.
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Famous for its incredibly heavy, reliable crops of golden-yellow fruit.
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Fruit is medium-sized with translucent yellow skin and sweet, mild yellow flesh.
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A clingstone plum with a compact, fruitful growth habit.
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Self-pollinating and also a good pollinator for other late-blooming Japanese plums.
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Fruit holds on the tree well, providing a steady harvest over 2-4 weeks.
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Very adaptable and easy to grow in a range of climates.
Flavor Profile:
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Flavor: Sweet, mild, and pleasantly traditional.
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Texture: Juicy and soft when fully ripe.
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Best Uses: Excellent for fresh eating, canning, making jam, and drying. Its productivity makes it ideal for large-scale preserving.