Two New Plum Trees

Two weeks ago, we planted two heirloom plum trees: the Blue Damson and Santa Rosa. Went to one of my favorite fruit tree websites, OrangePippin.com, and alas they didn't have descriptions for either tree, so after some research, submitted these descriptions to them. Hopefully they'll post it!

Oblong Blue Damson Plum with Yellow-Green Flesh

Blue Damson
An ancient variety originally grown in Damascus. A small to medium sized fruit with an oblong to round shape and green-yellow flesh with a sweet-tart flavor. It's hardy in zones 4-7. Being a European variety, it's self-fertile. Note: most blue skinned plums are European and self-fertile. In ancient times, it's skin was also used as a dye.

Small Blue-Damson Plum

Santa Rosa
An old Japanese variety introuduced in 1906 by Luther Burbank, a famous horiticulturist from California responsible for introuducing over 800 fruit and flower varieties (most famous for the Shasta Daisy and Russett Potato). A large, sweet, and firm fruit with red skin and red flesh. No longer commonly grown commercially but still popular at farmers markets. Hardy in zones 5-9. Somewhat self-fertile but will fruit more with a 2nd variety.

Santa Rosa Plum With Red Flesh

Plum, Apricot, and Pluot (hybrid)