AU-Rosa plum
AU-Rosa plum needs about 700–750 chill hours (hours at or below 45°F), per UF/IFAS and doi.org. About 33% of the Gulf South zip codes we cover typically get at least 750 hours, so check your zip before you buy.
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- Chill hours
- 700–750 hours at or below 45°F
- USDA zones
- 6-9 (general guide for plum)
- Pollination
- Most Japanese-type plums need a second plum (Methley, AU-Rubrum self-fruitful per LSU)
- LSU AgCenter recommends for
- Not in LSU Pub 1884 table
- Notes
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- Sources
- doi.org · ask.ifas.ufl.edu
- Data status
- Chill number confirmed in source
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Where to buy
Prices and stock as we found them on each nursery's site, checked Oct 20, 3:13 PM CDT. Shipping not included; always confirm on the nursery's page.
| Nursery | Price | Size | Stock | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nature Hills Nursery AU Rosa Japanese Plum | $62.94 | #3 Container | 3-4 ft | In stock | View |
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From our orchard
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Other plum varieties
| Variety | Chill hours | Zones | LSU recommends for | Data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methley | 250 | 6-9 | North Louisiana | verified |
| Gulf Beauty | 250 | 6-9 | verified | |
| Gulf Blaze | 250 | 6-9 | verified | |
| Gulf Rose | 275 | 6-9 | verified | |
| Inca | 250 | 6-9 | verified | |
| Segundo | 450 | 6-9 | verified | |
| Shirley | 500 | 6-9 | verified | |
| St. Luke | 500–600 | 6-9 | verified |
Quick answers
How many chill hours does AU-Rosa plum need?
About 700–750 chill hours (hours at or below 45°F), according to UF/IFAS and doi.org.
Does AU-Rosa plum fruit in the Gulf South?
It can where winters reach about 750 chill hours. By our NOAA-based estimates, roughly 33% of the Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Florida panhandle and Texas Gulf coast zip codes we cover typically do.
Does AU-Rosa plum need a pollinator?
Most Japanese-type plums need a second plum (Methley, AU-Rubrum self-fruitful per LSU).
What USDA zones suit AU-Rosa plum?
Zones 6-9 as a general guide for plum.
Where can I buy AU-Rosa plum?
We found it at 1 online nursery on our last check, 1 with it in stock, from $62.94. See the price table above.