June Plum

This mango relative is a fast growing tree with thick branches and shiny, bright green leaflets.

Care of June Plum Trees

Care: Keep in pot until late March or early April, and bring in if there is going to be a frost or freeze. Then the tree can be planted in the ground or transplanted to a larger pot (up to 15 gallons), if that is to be its home. Full sun is best. Plant in well drained location using the existing soil only. Light fertilizer only in late spring; too much fertilizer will result in lots of growth and not much fruiting. The tree will try to fruit the first year. Pull off the fruit in order to stimulate root development.

Cold Hardiness: Will start to be damaged at 27 degrees, so protect from frost and freeze for at least the first two years. Either move the tree into a garage or house during the frost or freeze, or cover with a blanket and pile mulch as high as possible on the trunk. If the tree is too tall to cover with a blanket, prune to a size that can accommodate a blanket.