Burbank Plum Tree

Burbank Plum is a classic Japanese plum valued for its sweet, juicy fruit and attractive spring blossoms. The rounded fruit develops red to reddish-purple skin with amber-yellow flesh and has a sweet, flavorful taste when fully ripe.

Burbank Plum is a good choice for fresh eating as well as jams, jellies, preserves, canning, desserts, and other home recipes. It also makes an attractive addition to a backyard orchard or edible landscape.

Because Burbank is a Japanese-type plum, another compatible plum variety with overlapping bloom is recommended for dependable fruit production.

Plant Details

• Plant Type: Deciduous fruit tree; Japanese plum
• Botanical Name: Prunus salicina ‘Burbank’
• Mature Size: Approximately 12–20 feet tall and wide depending on rootstock, growing conditions, and pruning
• Sun: Full sun, ideally 6–8+ hours daily
• USDA Zones: Commonly grown in Zones 5–9 where winter chilling and bloom conditions are suitable
• Chill Hours: Moderate winter chill; local performance can vary with winter temperatures and bloom timing
• Bloom: Spring
• Harvest: Summer, generally around July depending on location and weather
• Fruit: Rounded fruit with red to reddish-purple skin and amber-yellow flesh
• Flavor: Sweet, juicy, aromatic, and flavorful when fully ripe
• Pollination: Not self-fertile — plant with another compatible Japanese plum for dependable fruit set
• Soil: Fertile, well-drained soil; avoid locations that remain wet or waterlogged
• Water: Water regularly while establishing and during extended dry periods
• Pruning: Prune to an open-center shape to improve sunlight penetration, airflow, and fruit production
• Landscape Uses: Home orchard, edible landscape, backyard fruit garden, and small farm plantings

Best Pollinator Partners

Burbank should be planted near another compatible Japanese-type plum with overlapping bloom time.

For the best results, we recommend planting more than one plum variety rather than relying on a single Burbank tree for fruit production.

North Florida Growing Note

Burbank is a traditional Japanese plum rather than one of the newer low-chill Gulf-series plums developed specifically for warmer parts of the Southeast.

Performance can vary in North Florida and the Florida Panhandle depending on winter chill, spring weather, disease pressure, and bloom timing.

For customers wanting our most dependable lower-chill plum choices for the Florida Panhandle, consider varieties such as Gulf Beauty, Gulf Blaze, and Gulf Rose.

Wholesale Availability

Wholesale availability may vary by size and season. Contact Advanced Nursery Growers LLC for current quantities and wholesale pricing.

Local Pickup & Limited Shipping

Local Pickup Available at Advanced Nursery Growers

Limited Shipping Available on Select Plants — Contact Us Before Ordering

Local pickup is available for most plants and trees. Limited shipping may be available for select persimmon trees, liners, and smaller plants. Shipping charges are calculated separately and may vary based on plant size, quantity, destination, and packaging requirements.

Please contact us before ordering if shipping is required so we can confirm availability and provide the shipping cost.

Advanced Nursery Growers LLC
1911 McLeod Road
DeFuniak Springs, FL 32435
Phone: 850-391-2228
Email: info@advancednurserygrowers.com
Website: www.AdvancedNurseryGrowers.com