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Plum variety

Beauty

Also known as Beauty Plum

The short answer

Beauty requires 250 chill hours[1]. It is self-fertile[1].
Beauty growing facts
Chill requirement250 chill hours[1] (nursery figure)
HardinessNot published for this variety
PollinationSelf-fertile, bloom group 2[1]
Harvest windowJune[1]
Years to bearing3–5 years (typical for plums)[2]
Beauty plumSpecies illustration — no historical watercolor exists for this cultivar
  • Japanese-type plum; low chill and self-fruitful, and commonly used as a pollinizer for other Japanese plums.[1]

When the work happens for a plum in USDA zone 6, anchored to typical frost dates.

Months for pruning, thinning, spray-timing windows, and harvest for Plum in zone 6
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Thin
Spray timing
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Care

See the full month-by-month plum calendar for zone 6

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How many chill hours does Beauty need?
Beauty needs 250 chill hours.
Is Beauty self-pollinating?
Beauty is self-fertile, though a pollination partner can improve cropping.

Sources

  1. [1] Dave Wilson Nursery. Beauty Plum — DWN Variety Finder — accessed July 2026
  2. [2] Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. How soon will a newly planted fruit tree begin to bear fruit? (Yard and Garden FAQ) — accessed July 2026