Name: Plum Purple Majesty Tree
SKU: FRUIT0001-PPM
Availability: InStock

Plum Purple Majesty Tree

R315.00

Plum Purple Majesty Tree.

Please note:

All weights and sizes are based on average plant sizes for this size planter. Weights displayed on the website is based on the higher of actual weight OR volumetric weight ((height x width x length)/4000).

Every plant grows differently and it is not possible to give an absolute size indication.

Note:

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Concrete Products: Manufactured on demand and requires 14 working day for curing. Pavers and other fast moving products can generally be ready in the same week as they are made in advance.

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Quality: Our plants and products are always sourced from professional and reputable growers and suppliers, and are of the best quality possible.

Description

🍑 Plum ‘Purple Majesty’ is a premium Japanese plum cultivar known for its rich colour, fine texture, and excellent eating quality. It’s a great addition to any fruit-focused garden or orchard.

🌳 Plum ‘Purple Majesty’ Tree

Botanical Name: Prunus salicina ‘Purple Majesty’ Common Name: Purple Majesty Japanese Plum

🍈 Fruit Description: Produces medium to large, flat-round plums with deep red skin and light yellow flesh. The fruit is sweet, juicy, and finely textured—perfect for fresh eating or preserving.

🌸 Flowering & Pollination:

Flowers in early to mid-September (Western Cape timing)
Self-incompatible – requires a pollinator such as Fortune or Ruby Red for fruit set
High flower intensity ensures good fruiting when pollinated

🌞 Light & Position:

Requires full sun for optimal fruiting and flavour
Plant in a sheltered, well-drained location to avoid wind damage and root issues

🌱 Soil & Planting:

Prefers slightly acidic to neutral soil (pH 5.5–6.8)
Enrich planting hole with acid compost to support root development

💧 Watering:

Moderate water needs
Deep, consistent watering during fruiting season enhances fruit size and sweetness

🌿 Growth Habit:

Upright growth with moderate to strong vigour
Grows to a medium-sized tree with good structure and crotch angles

✂️ Pruning:

Prune in late winter to maintain shape and airflow
Thin lightly in summer to improve light penetration

❄️ Chill Requirement & Storage:

Medium chill requirement (400–600 hours)
Stores well under PD7 temperature regime for up to 42 days without internal defects

🌼 Uses:

Ideal for home orchards, fruit-focused gardens, or small-scale commercial growing
Pairs beautifully with flowering herbs like Lavandula dentata or Salvia officinalis