{"product_id":"gulf-blaze-plum-tree","title":"Gulf Blaze Plum Tree","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBuy \u003cstrong\u003eGulf Blaze Plum Trees \u003c\/strong\u003efor sale at Advanced Nursery Growers in DeFuniak Springs, Florida. Gulf Blaze Plum, also written as Gulfblaze, botanically known as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrunus salicina\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e ‘Gulfblaze’, is a low-chill Japanese-type plum developed by the University of Florida for Florida and Gulf Coast growing conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGulf Blaze is part of the University of Florida Gulf series of plums, which were developed for mild winter areas where many traditional plum varieties do not perform well. This variety is known for its firm fruit, attractive dark red to purple skin, sweet orange flesh, and good eating quality when ripe.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGulf Blaze ripens in the middle of the Florida plum season, after Gulf Beauty and before Gulf Rose. The fruit is round, semi-freestone, and medium to medium-large in size. Like many Japanese-type plums, the skin can be sour, but the flesh is sweet, sub-acid, firm, and flavorful.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis plum tree is a strong choice for home orchards, edible landscapes, backyard fruit gardens, and small farms in North Florida and nearby Southern areas. Gulf Blaze Plum has pretty spring blooms, dependable fruiting potential with proper pollination, and good landscape value when planted in full sun with good drainage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCustomers searching for plum trees near me, Gulf Blaze plum trees for sale, Gulfblaze plum trees, low-chill plum trees, Japanese plum trees, or fruit trees for sale near DeFuniak Springs, FL will appreciate this variety for its Gulf Coast adaptability, fruit quality, and mid-season harvest timing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWell adapted to North Florida, the Florida Panhandle, South Alabama, and other warm Southern climates, Gulf Blaze Plum is a smart choice for local gardeners wanting a productive low-chill plum tree from a trusted local nursery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant Details:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Fruit tree\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrunus salicina\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e ‘Gulfblaze’\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Gulf Blaze Plum \/ Gulfblaze Plum\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFruit Type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Low-chill Japanese-type plum\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFruit Color:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Dark red to purple skin with orange flesh\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFruit Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Medium to medium-large fruit, often about 1 7\/8 to 2 inches in diameter\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFruit Shape:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Round\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFruit Flesh:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Very firm, sweet, sub-acid, and orange when ripe\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFruit Flavor:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Good eating quality with sweet flesh and sour skin\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFruit Season:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Middle of the Florida plum season; ripens about 8–14 days after Gulf Beauty, depending on weather and location\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBloom Time:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Late winter to early spring, depending on location and chill accumulation\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChill Hours:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e About 250 chill hours\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMature Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Often about 12–20 feet tall, depending on pruning, rootstock, and growing conditions\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Productive tree with fruit forming on spurs and previous season’s shoots\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Full sun is best for flowering and fruit production\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoil:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Prefers well-drained soil; plums do not tolerate extended flooding\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUSDA Zones:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Commonly grown in zones 7–9\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePollination:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Not self-fruitful. Plant with another compatible Gulf series plum nearby for best fruit set.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGood Pollinator Options:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Gulf Beauty, Gulf Rose, Gulf Ruby, Gulf Gold, or another compatible Gulf series plum with overlapping bloom time\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUses:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Fresh eating, preserves, jelly, desserts, edible landscapes, home orchards, backyard gardens, small farms, and Southern fruit plantings\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Needs full sun, good drainage, annual pruning, fruit thinning when needed, and a compatible pollinator for best production\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLocal Pickup \/ Contact Information:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvailable at Advanced Nursery Growers in DeFuniak Springs, Florida.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo shipping at this time; local pickup only. Please contact us for current availability, sizes, and pricing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdvanced Nursery Growers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1911 McLeod Road\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDeFuniak Springs, FL 32435\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCall: 850-391-2228\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEmail: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"mailto:info@advancednurserygrowers.com\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003einfo@advancednurserygrowers.com\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWholesale available for qualified nurseries. 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