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Beauty

Also known as Beauty Plum

The short answer

Beauty requires 250 chill hours[1] and grows in USDA zones 6–10[2]. It is self-fertile[1].

Growing facts

Beauty growing facts
Chill requirement250 chill hours[1] (nursery figure)
HardinessUSDA zones 6–10[2] (nursery figure)
PollinationSelf-fertile, bloom group 2[1]
Harvest windowJune[1]
Years to bearing3–5 years (typical for plums)[3]
Beauty plumSpecies illustration — no historical watercolor exists for this cultivar

Notes

  • Japanese-type plum; low chill and self-fruitful, and commonly used as a pollinizer for other Japanese plums.[1]

A year with your Beauty

When the work happens for a plum in USDA zone 8, anchored to typical frost dates.

Months for pruning, thinning, spray-timing windows, and harvest for Plum in zone 8
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See the full month-by-month plum calendar for zone 8 →

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Questions

How many chill hours does Beauty need?
Beauty needs 250 chill hours.
What hardiness zones suit Beauty?
Beauty grows in USDA zones 6–10.
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] Dave Wilson Nursery. Beauty — variety specifications — accessed October 2026
  3. [3] 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