Catalina Plum Tree – Prunus salicina Live Plant | Large Sweet Japanese Plum | Dark Purple Fruit Tree | Productive Backyard Orchard Tree | Midseason Harvest

Grow delicious, high-quality plums with this Catalina Plum Tree, a Japanese-type variety developed in California and prized for its large, flavorful fruit. Catalina produces dark purple plums with a natural waxy bloom and very firm flesh that is exceptionally sweet, juicy, and low in tartness—even near the skin and pit.

This vigorous and highly productive tree is an excellent choice for home orchards, offering reliable yields and outstanding fruit quality. Ripening in midseason (about 7–10 days before Friar in warm regions), Catalina provides an earlier harvest while maintaining excellent storage and eating qualities.

With its spreading growth habit and strong performance, this cultivar is ideal for gardeners looking to grow premium plums at home.

You will receive a healthy live plum tree ready for planting.

You will receive:
✔️ 1 live Catalina plum tree
✔️ Variety: Japanese plum (Prunus salicina)
✔️ Large, sweet, firm fruit
✔️ Vigorous and productive cultivar
✔️ Secure packaging for safe delivery

🌼 Growing Information
Common Name: Catalina Plum Tree
Botanical Name: Prunus salicina ‘Catalina’
Plant Type: Deciduous fruit tree
Growth Stage: Young grafted plant
Sun Requirements: Full sun (6–8 hours daily)
Soil: Well-draining, fertile soil
Watering: Moderate; consistent moisture during establishment
Mature Height: 12–18 feet (smaller with pruning)
Growth Rate: Vigorous
USDA Zones: 6–9
Container Friendly: Possible when young; best planted in ground long-term

💡 Care Tip: For best fruit production, plant with another Japanese plum variety nearby for cross-pollination. Prune annually to maintain shape and improve fruit size and airflow.