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Burgundy

Also known as Burgundy Plum

The short answer

Burgundy requires 300 chill hours[1] and grows in USDA zones 5–9[1]. It is self-fertile[1].

Growing facts

Burgundy growing facts
Chill requirement300 chill hours[1] (nursery figure)
HardinessUSDA zones 5–9[1] (nursery figure)
PollinationSelf-fertile, bloom group 3[1]
Harvest windowJuly–August[1]
Years to bearing3–5 years (typical for plums)[2]
Burgundy plumSpecies illustration — no historical watercolor exists for this cultivar

Notes

  • Japanese-type plum; self-fruitful with an upright, productive habit and a prolonged mid-July to mid-August harvest.[1]

A year with your Burgundy

When the work happens for a plum in USDA zone 7, anchored to typical frost dates.

Months for pruning, thinning, spray-timing windows, and harvest for Plum in zone 7
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See the full month-by-month plum calendar for zone 7 →

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Questions

How many chill hours does Burgundy need?
Burgundy needs 300 chill hours.
What hardiness zones suit Burgundy?
Burgundy grows in USDA zones 5–9.
Is Burgundy self-pollinating?
Burgundy is self-fertile, though a pollination partner can improve cropping.

Sources

  1. [1] Dave Wilson Nursery. Burgundy 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