Wickson Plum
This large, heart-shaped greenish-yellow plum has firm, very sweet, translucent colored flesh. It develops little or no tartness either at the skin or near the pit. An excellent all-purpose plum variety. Wickson plum was developed by Luther Burbank.
| Wickson Details | |
|---|---|
| Flavor | Very Sweet |
| Chill Hours | 500 below 45° F |
| Skin Color When Ripe | Greenish-Yellow |
| Fruit Use | Canned, Fresh Eating, Preserves |
| Self-Fruitful | Partly. Use Santa Rosa for large crops |
| Flower Season | Spring |
| Fruit Season | July |
| Light Needs | Full Sun |
| Water Needs | Regular Water |
| USDA Zone | 6-9 |