The Mariposa Plum, often called the 'Improved Satsuma', is a popular Japanese blood plum prized for its striking appearance and rich flavor. It produces large, heart-shaped fruit with mottled maroon-green skin and deep red flesh. The flesh is firm, juicy, and exceptionally sweet with a pleasantly tart skin, making it excellent for fresh eating, baking, and preserves. This productive variety performs especially well in mild winter climates.
 
Tree size: 10 – 15 ft tall (can be kept smaller with pruning)
Fruit size: 2 - 3 inches in diameter
Harvest season: Late July – August
Chill hours: Approximately 250 - 300
USDA Zones: 6 – 10
Pollination: Requires cross-pollination with another Japanese plum such as Santa Rosa, Methley, Nubiana, or Catalina.