{"product_id":"catalina-plum-tree-prunus-salicina-live-plant-large-sweet-japanese-plum-dark-purple-fruit-tree-productive-backyard-orchard-tree-midseason-harvest","title":"Catalina Plum Tree – Prunus salicina Live Plant | Large Sweet Japanese Plum | Productive Backyard Orchard Tree","description":"\u003cp\u003eGrow delicious, high-quality plums with the Catalina Plum Tree, a Japanese-type variety developed in California known for its large, flavorful dark purple fruit. The plums have a natural waxy bloom and firm flesh that is exceptionally sweet, juicy, and low in tartness, even near the skin and pit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis vigorous and highly productive tree is ideal for home orchards, providing reliable yields and excellent fruit quality. It ripens in midseason, about 7–10 days before Friar in warm regions, offering an earlier harvest with good storage and eating qualities.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Catalina Plum Tree has a spreading growth habit and strong performance, making it suitable for gardeners seeking premium plums at home.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou will receive a healthy live plum tree ready for planting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 live Catalina plum tree\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVariety: Japanese plum (Prunus salicina)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge, sweet, firm fruit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVigorous and productive cultivar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSecure packaging for safe delivery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCommon Name: Catalina Plum Tree\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBotanical Name: Prunus salicina ‘Catalina’\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant Type: Deciduous fruit tree\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrowth Stage: Young grafted plant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSun Requirements: Full sun (6–8 hours daily)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoil: Well-draining, fertile soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWatering: Moderate; consistent moisture during establishment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMature Height: 12–18 feet (smaller with pruning)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrowth Rate: Vigorous\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSDA Zones: 6–9\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContainer Friendly: Possible when young; best planted in ground long-term\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCare Tip\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor best fruit production, plant with another Japanese plum variety nearby for cross-pollination. Prune annually to maintain shape and improve fruit size and airflow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant Condition Disclosure\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLive plants may be shipped dormant, leafless, recently pruned, bare root, or partially defoliated depending on season, weather, and shipping requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNatural variation in size, branching, foliage density, color, root structure, and overall appearance should be expected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eImportant Note\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYou will receive a live starter plant (seedling\/young plant). Listing photos show the plant at a mature stage for reference only. The actual plant size, shape, and appearance may vary and will be significantly smaller than the images shown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCustomer Notice for Live Plants\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLive plants may experience normal shipping stress such as leaf loss, yellowing, wilting, or minor branch damage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlease consider local weather before purchasing. Extreme heat, freezing temperatures, severe weather, shipping delays, or unattended packages may increase plant stress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDue to the perishable nature of live plants, returns are generally not accepted. If there is an issue with your order, please contact us within \u003cstrong\u003e48 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e of delivery and provide the required photos for review.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhotos of the shipping box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhoto of the shipping label\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClear photos of the plant from multiple angles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScratch test photos if the plant appears dead or dormant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDormant, stressed, defoliated, wilted, or transit-shocked plants are not automatically considered dead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eClaims submitted without the required photos or more than 48 hours after delivery may not be eligible for review, replacement, or refund.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"SantiamNursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52504055644292,"sku":null,"price":168.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1014\/5254\/6180\/files\/ListingShopify_15_63c8cf9a-53a9-4347-bf0b-3c6f7f0cf38b.jpg?v=1783761179","url":"https:\/\/nataliesbotanicalgarden.com\/products\/catalina-plum-tree-prunus-salicina-live-plant-large-sweet-japanese-plum-dark-purple-fruit-tree-productive-backyard-orchard-tree-midseason-harvest","provider":"Natalie's Botanical Garden","version":"1.0","type":"link"}