European Plums typically need to varieties for pollination

Stanley (Prunus domestica “Stanley”) - This self-fertilizing tree grows pretty white blossoms in early spring and has sweet, dark-purple plums that ripen in the fall.

Empress Plums (Prunus domestica) - Sweet, firm plums with deep blue skin and beautiful, yellow flesh. Firm to bite in. A very strong tree. Pollinate with Stanley or any other European Plum.

Santa Rosa plum (Prunus salicina 'Santa Rosa') - Large with red to purple coloring. Santa Rosa plums are a midseason ripener. Delicious when eaten fresh, canned, or used in cooking.

Elephant Heart Plum (Prunus salicina) - Large fruits valued for their crisp texture and complex flavorings. Elephant Heart plums are one of the last plum varieties to ripen in the season and are sometimes known as Blood plums.

Shiro (Prunus salicina) - A round, yellow plum with a sweet flavor and sunny yellow, translucent flesh. Ripens midseason and is self-fertile.

Sun:  Full sun.

Soil: Loamy, well-drained soil.

Water: Water your plum tree enough to maintain moisture to 24 inches. In summer, flood the area every 14 to 21 days..

Zones: 3-8