Gulf Beauty Plum Tree

Buy Gulf Beauty Plum Trees for sale at Advanced Nursery Growers in DeFuniak Springs, Florida. Gulf Beauty Plum, botanically known as Prunus salicina, is a low-chill Japanese-type plum developed by the University of Florida for Florida and Gulf Coast growing conditions.

Gulf Beauty is one of the earliest-ripening Gulf series plums, making it a great choice for customers who want early-season fruit from a plum tree suited to mild winters. The fruit is medium-sized with dark reddish-purple skin and sweet yellow flesh with a slight green hue. Like many Japanese plums, the skin may have a little tartness, but the flesh is sweet, firm, and flavorful when ripe.

This plum tree is a strong option for home orchards, edible landscapes, backyard fruit gardens, and small farms in North Florida and nearby Southern areas. Gulf Beauty Plum has attractive spring blooms, summer fruit, and good landscape value when planted in full sun with good drainage.

Gulf Beauty is part of the Gulf series of plums, which were developed for mild winter areas where many traditional plum varieties do not perform well. These plums are especially useful for gardeners looking for low-chill fruit trees that can grow and produce in the Florida Panhandle, South Alabama, and other warm Southern climates.

Customers searching for plum trees near me, Gulf Beauty plum trees for sale, low-chill plum trees, Japanese plum trees, or fruit trees for sale near DeFuniak Springs, FL will appreciate this variety for its early fruit, local adaptability, and good fruit quality.

Well adapted to North Florida, the Florida Panhandle, South Alabama, and other warm Southern climates, Gulf Beauty Plum is a smart choice for local gardeners wanting a productive plum tree from a trusted local nursery.

Plant Details:

• Plant Type: Fruit tree
• Botanical Name: Prunus salicina
• Common Name: Gulf Beauty Plum
• Fruit Type: Low-chill Japanese-type plum
• Fruit Color: Dark reddish-purple skin with yellow flesh and a slight green hue
• Fruit Size: Medium-sized fruit, often around 1 3/4 inches in diameter
• Fruit Flavor: Sweet, sub-acid, and firm flesh when ripe; skin may be tart
• Fruit Season: Early plum season; commonly early to mid-May in Florida, depending on weather and location
• Bloom Time: Late winter to early spring, depending on location and chill accumulation
• Chill Hours: About 225 chill hours
• Mature Size: Often about 12–20 feet tall, depending on pruning, rootstock, and growing conditions
• Growth Habit: Vigorous tree with tall upright shoots and a semi-spreading habit
• Sunlight: Full sun is best for flowering and fruit production
• Soil: Prefers well-drained soil; plums do not tolerate extended flooding
• USDA Zones: Commonly grown in zones 7–9
• Pollination: Not self-fruitful. Plant with another compatible Gulf series plum nearby for best fruit set.
• Good Pollinator Options: Gulf Blaze, Gulf Ruby, Gulf Rose, or another compatible Gulf series plum with overlapping bloom time
• Uses: Fresh eating, preserves, jelly, desserts, edible landscapes, home orchards, backyard gardens, small farms, and Southern fruit plantings
• Maintenance: Needs full sun, good drainage, annual pruning, fruit thinning when needed, and a compatible pollinator for best production

Local Pickup / Contact Information:
Available at Advanced Nursery Growers in DeFuniak Springs, Florida.

No shipping at this time; local pickup only. Please contact us for current availability, sizes, and pricing.

Advanced Nursery Growers
1911 McLeod Road
DeFuniak Springs, FL 32435
Call: 850-391-2228
Email: info@advancednurserygrowers.com

Wholesale available for qualified nurseries. Contact Advanced Nursery Growers for availability and pricing.