Ozark Premier Plum (Prunus salicina)

Buy Ozark Premier Plum Trees for sale at Advanced Nursery Growers in DeFuniak Springs, Florida. Ozark Premier Plum, botanically known as Prunus salicina ‘Ozark Premier’, is a Japanese plum variety known for its large fruit, sweet juicy flavor, and good home orchard value.

Ozark Premier is a cross between the well-known Methley and Burbank plum varieties. The fruit is usually large, firm, sweet, and juicy, with attractive red to burgundy-purple skin and yellow flesh. It is a good choice for fresh eating, jelly, jam, preserves, desserts, canning, and backyard recipes.

This plum tree can be a nice addition to home orchards, edible landscapes, backyard fruit gardens, and small farms where chill hours and bloom timing are suitable. Ozark Premier is valued for its large fruit size and good flavor, making it a popular choice for customers who want a classic Japanese plum for home use.

Pollination information on Ozark Premier can vary depending on the source. Some sources list it as self-fruitful, while others recommend or require another Japanese plum nearby. For the best customer experience, we recommend planting Ozark Premier with another compatible Japanese plum variety with overlapping bloom time to improve fruit set and production.

Customers searching for plum trees near me, Ozark Premier plum trees for sale, Japanese plum trees, large plum trees, red plum trees, or fruit trees for sale near DeFuniak Springs, FL will appreciate Ozark Premier for its large fruit, sweet flavor, and home orchard value.

Well adapted to many Southern climates where chill hours and bloom timing are suitable, Ozark Premier Plum is a good choice for local gardeners wanting a flavorful Japanese plum tree from a trusted local nursery.

Plant Details:

• Plant Type: Fruit tree
• Botanical Name: Prunus salicina ‘Ozark Premier’
• Common Name: Ozark Premier Plum / Ozark Plum
• Fruit Type: Japanese plum
• Fruit Color: Red to burgundy-purple skin with yellow flesh
• Fruit Size: Large to very large fruit, depending on growing conditions
• Fruit Flesh: Firm, sweet, juicy, and flavorful when ripe
• Fruit Flavor: Sweet to sweet-tart and good for fresh eating and home use
• Fruit Season: Mid to late summer, depending on weather and location
• Bloom Time: Spring, depending on chill accumulation and weather
• Chill Hours: Commonly listed as a moderate to higher chill Japanese plum; many sources list about 700–800 chill hours
• Mature Size: Often about 12–20 feet tall, depending on pruning, rootstock, and growing conditions
• 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 5–9 where chill hours are suitable
• Pollination: Plant with another compatible Japanese plum nearby for best fruit set and dependable production
• Good Pollinator Options: Methley, Burbank, Santa Rosa, Satsuma, Shiro, or another compatible Japanese plum with overlapping bloom time
• Uses: Fresh eating, jelly, jam, preserves, canning, 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.