{"product_id":"plum-byron-gold","title":"Plum, Byron Gold","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eByron Gold Plum\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003ePrunus salicina\u003c\/em\u003e 'Byron Gold')\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eByron Gold is a high-quality Japanese plum developed by the USDA breeding program in Byron, Georgia, for outstanding fruit quality, dependable production, and excellent adaptation to the southeastern United States. This vigorous variety produces large, golden-yellow plums with sweet, juicy flesh and a refreshing balance of sweetness and acidity. Its beautiful spring bloom, reliable harvests, and attractive fruit make Byron Gold an excellent addition to home orchards, food forests, and regenerative fruit-growing systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Characteristics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLarge golden fruit with exceptional fresh flavor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eByron Gold produces medium to large round plums with bright golden-yellow skin and juicy amber flesh. The fruit is sweet, aromatic, and mildly tangy, making it an excellent choice for fresh eating while also performing beautifully in pies, cobblers, jams, preserves, and fruit sauces. Its firm texture holds up well after harvest, extending its usefulness in the kitchen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeveloped for dependable southern production\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSelected for performance in warm, humid climates, Byron Gold is a vigorous, productive tree that bears consistently with proper pollination. Its adaptability and reliable cropping make it an excellent choice for home orchardists throughout the Southeast and other regions with similar growing conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAn excellent pollinator tree for regenerative orchards\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMasses of fragrant white blossoms emerge in early spring, attracting honey bees, mason bees, bumble bees, mining bees, and other native pollinators. Byron Gold integrates naturally into fruit tree guilds where companion plants such as comfrey, yarrow, clover, chives, and flowering native perennials improve soil health, attract beneficial insects, and support natural pest management.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeautiful ornamental tree with productive harvests\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn addition to its delicious fruit, Byron Gold provides outstanding ornamental appeal with abundant spring blossoms, lush summer foliage, and colorful golden fruit. Annual pruning encourages an open canopy that improves airflow, enhances fruit quality, and keeps the tree productive for many years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSun requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium, well-drained\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBloom time:\u003c\/strong\u003e March\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBloom color:\u003c\/strong\u003e White\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFruit qualities:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium to large; golden-yellow skin; juicy amber flesh; sweet with mild acidity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFruit uses:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fresh eating, baking, cobblers, jams, preserves, sauces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFruit ripening month:\u003c\/strong\u003e June\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRequired chill hours:\u003c\/strong\u003e 700–800 hours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePollination requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Requires a compatible Japanese plum for cross-pollination. Excellent pollinizers include Methley, Santa Rosa, AU Rosa, Bruce, and Black Ruby.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSDA Hardiness zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5–8\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant Byron Gold in full sun with fertile, well-drained soil and provide annual pruning to maintain an open canopy for excellent light penetration and air circulation. Thin developing fruit during heavy crop years to improve fruit size and reduce limb stress. Whether grown in a backyard orchard, homestead, or food forest, Byron Gold produces dependable harvests of beautiful golden plums while adding ornamental beauty to the landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Turner and Son Nursery","offers":[{"title":"3 Gallon \/ Standard Halford Rootstock","offer_id":46139454128387,"sku":"TFT-1724","price":39.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 Gallon \/ Standard Halford Rootstock","offer_id":49371890647299,"sku":"TFT-1726","price":1.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0675\/1128\/8067\/files\/plum_bryan_gold_8ae05cd3-4355-4480-a619-4f49416da86c.jpg?v=1731702579","url":"https:\/\/tfcnursery.com\/products\/plum-byron-gold","provider":"The Farm Connection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}