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Lee Yellow Plum
The Lee Yellow Plum is a low-chill Japanese plum that performs well in warm Southern climates. It produces medium to large fruit with bright yellow skin and sweet, juicy flesh. This variety is known for its attractive fruit, good flavor, and reliable production, making it a great addition to home orchards.
Lee Yellow trees bloom in early spring and produce fruit in early summer. The plums are excellent for fresh eating, desserts, preserves, and canning.
Key Features
• Fruit Type: Japanese Plum
• Fruit Size: Medium to Large
• Skin Color: Yellow
• Flesh: Yellow, Semi-clingstone
• Flavor: Sweet and juicy
• Ripening Season: Early summer (May–June in the South)
• Pollination: Requires a pollinator (Methley or Santa Rosa recommended)
• Chill Hours: Approximately 200–300 hours
• USDA Growing Zones: 7–9
• Sun: Full sun
• Tree Size: 12–18 ft tall (can be pruned smaller)
Lee Yellow Plum is a great choice for Southern growers looking for a low-chill plum that produces sweet, golden fruit early in the season. “These aren’t picky orchard plums — they’re tough, native-type plums that will produce even when other varieties don’t.”
