Satsuma plum trees produce fruit with deep red flesh, a tart, small to medium size plum with excellent flavor. The Satsuma plum boasts dense, sweet plums with a signature deep red flesh. The Satsuma plum tree is often called the blood plum due to the deep red color inside. The Satsuma plum cultivar was a Luther Burbank introduction from Japan in late 1800's. Known to be an excellent cooking plum among chefs and home cooks. Great for homemade jams, jellies and preserves due to sugar content and dark red color. Provides a mid-season harvest and is self-pollinating, meaning this tree will produce fruit without another plum tree nearby. However, if you would like to maximize fruit yield, plant a Shiro or Santa Rosa nearby for maximum pollination. Exquisite and fragrant blossoms, delicious fruit, and low maintenance make the Satsuma Plum Tree an ideal choice for gardeners of all skill levels.