A large blood plum with mottled red-purple skin and sweet, almost stoneless deep-red flesh, superb for eating fresh. Partly self-fertile but cropping best with Satsuma or Santa Rosa nearby.
At a glance
- Plant type: Fruiting tree
- Mature size: 4.5 m H × 4 m W
- Aspect: full sun
- Water: regular, moderate watering
- Frost: hardy
- Maintenance: moderate maintenance
- Origin: Exotic
About Mariposa Plum
Prunus salicina 'Mariposa' is a fast-growing fruiting tree in the Rosaceae family. It reaches around 4.5 m tall and 4 m wide at maturity, with deciduous foliage. White flowers appear in spring.
Where to grow Mariposa Plum
Mariposa Plum suits warm-temperate, cool-temperate and Mediterranean climates and grows best in full sun. It is frost hardy and shrugs off cold winters.
Soil & planting
Mariposa Plum does best in free-draining and loamy soil. Plant into well-prepared ground, firm the soil around the roots and water deeply to settle it in.
Watering & feeding
Mariposa Plum does best with regular, moderate watering. Feed regularly through the growing season for the best crop. During the first growing season, water deeply whenever the upper soil begins to dry, then reduce the frequency as roots establish.
Pruning & care
Prune Mariposa Plum after flowering to keep it compact and encourage the next flush of blooms. For most gardens, it is moderate maintenance.
Using Mariposa Plum in the garden
Mariposa Plum earns its place for edible harvests and a feature or specimen planting.
Companion planting & design
Mariposa Plum sits most comfortably beside plants adapted to regular, moderate watering and warm-temperate climate. A small cluster gives stronger visual impact than isolated plants scattered through the garden.
Buying Mariposa Plum
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