Bluebyrd Plum Tree
Introduced: 1999, West Virginia
The Bluebyrd is a firm, sweet and highly productive European plum. As its name suggests, its fruit is a deep blue. Medium to large in size with an amber flesh, it has an excellent flavor and high sugar content. The tree thrives in full sun, is vigorous and productive, and has shown great resistance to black knot. Semi-Freestone.
Blooms Early Season
Ripens Mid-Late September
Best Uses - Fresh Eating, Preserves
Dwarf root stock: Krymsk
1/2” Caliper +/-
4 foot tall +/-
Final height of 12 feet +/-
Will mature in 6-7 years
Plum Tree Notes:
Plant where trees will get sun for most of the day in a well drained soil. Dig a hole large enough to accommodate the roots, don’t add fertilizers or compost when filling the hole, save those for a top-dressing once the tree leafs out. Always protect your new trees with a “mouse guard” either a wrap from a garden center or a tube made from hardware cloth. European plum trees need cross-pollination and at least 2 different varieties must be present.