Superior Asian Hybrid Plum Apricot Richard Bell

Richard Bell

Although new

The twisted form is striking in the winter landscape

Ripens in late September in PNW

but considerably increases its yield with a polllinizing partner

Superior Asian Hybrid Plum Apricot Richard BellPrunus americana x salicina 'Superior' Proving its name since 1933, this very hardy Asian American hybrid from Minnesota remains a favorite both for flavor and for toughness! The very large fruit has true red skin and delicious, meaty, yellow flesh. Even folks who don't usually like plums, from Michigan to Virginia, agree this plum is Superior! It blooms with and is pollinized by late blooming Asian plums like Shiro, Emerald Beaut, or Toka. The tree