AU-Rubrum plum
Yes, AU-Rubrum plum grows in the Gulf South: LSU AgCenter recommends it for north Louisiana home orchards (The Louisiana Home Orchard, Pub. 1884). The source doesn't give a chill-hour number.
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- Chill hours
- Not rated
- 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
- North Louisiana
- Notes
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- Sources
- lsuagcenter.com
- Data status
- Recommended in source (no chill number given)
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Where to buy
We check nurseries every morning, and none of the ones we track list this variety right now. Check back in bare-root season.
From our orchard
Notes and photos from our Louisiana homestead orchard are coming soon.
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
Does AU-Rubrum plum grow in Louisiana?
Yes. LSU AgCenter's Louisiana Home Orchard (Pub. 1884) recommends it for north Louisiana.
How many chill hours does AU-Rubrum plum need?
LSU AgCenter doesn't publish a chill-hour number for it.
Does AU-Rubrum plum need a pollinator?
Most Japanese-type plums need a second plum (Methley, AU-Rubrum self-fruitful per LSU).
What USDA zones suit AU-Rubrum plum?
Zones 6-9 as a general guide for plum.