What is a plum?

What is a plum?

Plums are delicious fruits that grow on trees and are classified in the genus Prunus. Plum fruits are a type of drupe because they have a stone in the middle that’s surrounded by soft, sweet or tart flesh.

What are the different types of Japanese plums?

‘Black Beauty’ is another type of Japanese plum that has bright yellow flesh and dark, deep purple-red skin. This drupe fruit is extremely juicy when biting into its firm flesh. These dark oval plums are medium to large size and are another popular variety for eating fresh.

What is the difference between Satsuma plum and blood Plum?

Although called a satsuma plum, they have nothing to do with the citrus fruit. The common name blood plum refers to the deep red color of the skin and flesh. Satsuma plums are a semi-clingstone variety, meaning that the flesh partially clings to the stone.

Are prunes and plums a hybrid fruit?

Before looking at the many varieties of plums and prunes, let’s look at some of the delicious plum hybrid fruits that are popular. Plums are related to other drupes such as apricots, peaches, and nectarines. Growers can cross these types of fruits to create new types of deliciously sweet stone fruits.