Plum Trees For Sale

Paul’s Nursery grows healthy, grafted plum trees ready for hassle-free backyard planting in Clermont, FL and across Central Florida neighborhoods.

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The Best Plum Trees Nursery in Clermont, FL

Paul’s Nursery has been part of Central Florida growing tradition for more than 125 years, and plum trees have earned a steady spot on the request list for homeowners wanting sweet stone fruit. The team focuses on low-chill plum varieties that thrive in the Florida climate and produce juicy fruit each season. Every plum tree is grafted onto established rootstock, which means fruit production starts much sooner than seed-grown alternatives. Customers in Clermont rely on the team for honest guidance on variety, placement, and yard conditions before any tree leaves the lot. The buying process stays hassle-free from start to finish because an experienced crew handles every step. Free estimates fold delivery and expert planting into one transparent quote with no hidden fees. Trees arrive in the same healthy condition they had on the property, and a knowledgeable team member installs them right in your yard. Honest recommendations shape every conversation, even when that means suggesting a different variety than the one you walked in asking about. Family ownership means the people growing the trees often handle the delivery and planting themselves. Every plum tree comes straight from the state-inspected greenhouse to your home. The team stays available by phone or text long after the planting day. Buying a plum tree here is a decision that pays off across many fruiting seasons.

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John De Vivo
John De Vivo
April 29, 2026

I had a great experience working with Paul’s Nursery from start to finish. They helped me select several fruit trees and handled the installation, and the entire process was smooth and professional. The team was knowledgeable, answered all my questions, and clearly cared about doing the job right. The trees were healthy, well-planted, and everything was done with attention to detail. I highly recommend Paul’s Nursery to anyone looking for quality fruit trees and reliable installation.

Dlx3k
Dlx3k
December 16, 2023

It saddens me to come to this page and see only 4 stars for this stellar business. It almost makes me wonder if the reviewers left their review on the wrong page. I experienced exactly zero of the negative experiences described in some of these reviews. I responded to their ad on facebook and was pleasantly surprised every step of the way! Communication was prompt, professional, respectful, courteous, and most certainly not aggressive. The staff was extraordinarily accommodating, going out on a limb (See what I did there?) to ensure my satisfaction. I purchased a Persian Lime tree from them. They delivered AND planted it at no additional charge – and I live over FIFTY MILES from their site! Upon delivery, the tree was already laden with fruit! This was a birthday gift for my sister. Growing up in Northern Michigan, she would have never dreamed that one day she would have a lime tree in her backyard. THANK you, Shelsea, Paul & staff for taking my sister’s Florida Dreams to the next level. We will definitely see you again!!!

Kathy Powell
Kathy Powell
March 8, 2022

For Christmas 2020 I bought my wife 5 citrus trees from Paul's Nursery. He picked out some very good trees, whenever I had a question he would walk me through it. Normally the first year you get very few pieces of fruit. Because of the quality of Paul's trees and his help after sale this is the first years crop.Pictures of our trees as of Christmas 2021.

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Iraida lopez-king
October 27, 2020

They have a good variety on citrus plants and others. Already made appointment for them to give us Free estimate and advice. By the way, the business is open today.

Skip Todd
Skip Todd
July 9, 2020

They were fast did a GREAT Job and my yard is green again. Thanks

Sharon Hehir
Sharon Hehir
April 5, 2020

They did a great job replacing my front bushes that got cut down by accident from the power lines tree trimmers but now I have beautiful new bushes. Paul was very nice and will return phone calls or text you back he won’t leave you hanging, I definitely recommend them and will tell anyone who asks

Mary Pead
Mary Pead
December 17, 2018

This Nursery does not look beautiful from the road however, they have a huge selection and they are willing to get whatever you need from one of their other nurseries throughout the state. At this particular location they carry a lot of cold-hardy plants and many varieties of fruit and citrus. The prices are far below what you would find at other locations in the area. The owners entire family is in the nursery business throughout the state. He was raised doing this he has a large knowledge of plants for this area. I am told they also do pavers, landscaping, and irrigation.

Plum Trees Delivery In Central Florida

Paul’s Nursery proudly sells Plum Trees to homeowners across Clermont, Winter Garden, The Villages, Groveland, and surrounding Central Florida communities. We deliver Plum Trees and include expert planting labor with every order, so the entire process stays hassle-free from start to finish. See our delivery locations to learn more about the areas where we help homeowners with their Plum Trees:

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Why Buy Plum Trees

Plum trees give Central Florida homeowners one of the most delightful stone fruit options available for a backyard. Homegrown plums burst with sweet, juicy flavor that grocery store fruit rarely matches. Spring brings clusters of bright white flowers that turn the tree into a centerpiece for several weeks. Pollinators flock to the blooms in steady numbers, which benefits the rest of the garden. The fruit ripens in late spring and early summer, which delivers fresh plums during a time when other fruit is still developing. Children love picking the colorful fruit straight off the branches during harvest. The trees also offer welcome shade during the warmer months along with their productive yields. Property value often climbs when established fruit trees become part of the yard.

Variety choice plays a major role in the long-term success of a plum tree planting. Low-chill varieties like Gulfblaze, Gulfruby, Gulfbeauty, Gulfgold, and Gulfrose all perform well across the Central Florida service area. Gulfblaze produces dark red-skinned plums with sweet yellow flesh and reliable yields. Gulfruby delivers a brighter red plum with crisp, tangy fruit that homeowners love. Gulfbeauty offers earlier ripening with attractive deep red skin and balanced flavor. Gulfgold produces yellow-skinned plums with a sweet, mild taste that surprises many first-time growers. Each variety has its own peak harvest window across late spring and early summer. The team at Paul’s Nursery walks through each option in plain language.

Grafted plum trees offer a major head start over seed-grown alternatives. Every plum tree on the lot is grafted onto established rootstock, which means fruit typically arrives within the first year. Seed-grown plums, by comparison, can take many years to produce fruit, and the quality stays unpredictable. Larger nursery trees carry heavier first-year crops than smaller ones, so the size at purchase affects how quickly you fill a basket. The grafting method also locks in the parent variety’s traits, including flavor, color, and harvest timing. That predictability removes the mystery from buying a plum tree. Customers know exactly what they are taking home before the tree ever leaves the lot. Every tree on the property meets the same standard.

The hassle-free delivery and expert planting service is what sets Paul’s Nursery apart from typical nursery experiences. Loading a heavy potted plum tree into a regular vehicle rarely ends well for the tree or the car. The Paul’s Nursery crew handles the entire transport and installation with the right equipment and steady hands. An experienced team member comes to your yard, picks the right spot with you, digs the hole, plants the tree at the correct depth, and waters it in. Homeowners do not have to lift a shovel or worry about doing it wrong. Free estimates cover the full delivery and expert planting job before the work starts. Customers know the exact cost ahead of time, with no surprises tacked on later. That straightforward approach reflects how the nursery has operated since the beginning.

Stock quality sits at the heart of what Paul’s Nursery offers. Each plum tree comes straight out of the state-inspected greenhouse and into your yard with no middle handoff. That short path keeps every tree in peak condition. The growing team watches the trees daily and catches anything that needs attention well before delivery. Watering, feeding, and inspection follow a steady rhythm throughout the year. Customers receive a tree raised under attentive care from the very beginning. The healthy start makes a real difference in how the tree settles into a new yard.

Care after planting stays simpler than many homeowners expect, especially because the tree was professionally installed from the start. Plum trees in Central Florida need consistent water during the first growing season, then taper off as roots reach deeper soil. Light pruning shapes the canopy and removes any crossing branches. Fruit tree fertilizer goes down several times each year on a schedule the team can outline. Keeping the tree around 6 feet tall and 5 feet wide makes picking far easier and the tree easier to manage. First harvests often arrive in the first year thanks to the grafted rootstock. From there, production builds steadily as the tree matures. The team stays available by phone or text for any follow-up questions along the way.

Working with Paul’s Nursery means working with the people who actually grow the trees they sell and install. That direct relationship is hard to find at big-box garden centers or generic landscape suppliers. Each plum tree has a known history on the property, including its feeding schedule and health checks. Questions get answered by someone who walked past that exact row earlier in the day. Pricing reflects the quality of the trees and the included expert services without unnecessary markup. Repeat customers come back because the trees they bought years ago are still producing well. New customers find a nursery that treats them with respect and patience. The plum tree you choose today becomes a long-term feature of your yard, planted by experts who care about how it grows.

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See Our Other Fruit Trees For Sale

Paul’s Nursery offers more than just Plum Trees for homeowners throughout Clermont, The Villages, and surrounding Central Florida areas. Explore our additional fruit tree varieties below:

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The online stock page lets you scroll through current plum tree availability from any device, day or night. Photos show real trees from the property rather than catalog images. Variety names appear clearly so you can compare Gulfblaze, Gulfruby, Gulfbeauty, Gulfgold, and other low-chill options side by side. Size details set expectations for what to expect when the tree arrives. The list updates as trees sell, which keeps the inventory accurate at all times. Homeowners across Apopka, Auburndale, Davenport, Eustis, Groveland, Haines City, Lady Lake, Leesburg, Mascotte, Minneola, Mount Dora, Ocoee, Tavares, The Villages, Wildwood, and Winter Garden use the page regularly. Delivery and expert planting reach every community in that service area in one hassle-free visit. A quick phone call or text after browsing usually moves things along faster than email exchanges. The team can confirm sizing, answer pollination pair questions, and lock in a delivery and planting window in one conversation. Free estimates apply to the full delivery and planting service. Central Florida homeowners get an easy path from online browsing to a healthy plum tree in the ground.

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Paul’s Nursery specializes in fruit trees that grow well in Central Florida conditions, including citrus, avocado, mango, banana, peach, fig, and other fruit varieties for residential properties.

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We provide free estimates and honest recommendations to help homeowners choose the right fruit trees for their property, space, and long-term growing goals.

BUILT ON TRADITION

Paul’s Nursery continues a long-standing family tradition centered around tree growing, customer relationships, and dependable nursery service in Florida communities.

Commonly Asked Plum Trees Planting Questions

Paul’s Nursery makes buying a plum tree straightforward by offering healthy, grafted stock, honest variety advice, and hassle-free delivery with expert planting included throughout Central Florida. The questions below cover what homeowners most often ask before placing an order.

Most plum trees from Paul’s Nursery produce fruit within the first year after planting because they are grafted onto established rootstock. That grafting approach skips the long juvenile phase a seed-grown tree has to go through. Seed-grown plums, by comparison, can take many years to produce fruit, and the quality stays unpredictable. The size of the tree at purchase plays a real role in how heavy the first crop will be. Smaller trees typically yield only a handful of plums in the early seasons. Larger trees deliver a much heavier first crop and ramp up production faster from there. Low-chill Florida plums typically ripen between May and June. The team at Paul’s Nursery sets clear expectations during the buying conversation.

Production scales upward as the tree matures over the next several years. A young grafted plum tree might produce a modest crop in its first fruiting season, then increase output steadily every year afterward. Branches need time to thicken before they can support a heavier load of fruit. The tree manages its own crop load through natural fruit drop, which sheds anything it cannot support. By year three or four, a healthy plum tree typically produces enough fruit for fresh eating, jam, and sharing with neighbors. Mature trees can produce dozens of pounds of plums each year under good conditions. The pace rewards the early planting decision quickly. Most homeowners are pleasantly surprised at how soon they see results.

Several factors affect how fast a tree reaches full production. Consistent watering during the first growing season helps the root system settle in fully. Regular fertilizer applications support steady canopy and branch growth across the seasons. Cross-pollination between two compatible varieties boosts fruit set noticeably. Keeping the tree around 6 feet tall and 5 feet wide through light pruning makes picking simpler and helps the tree focus energy on fruiting wood. The team at Paul’s Nursery shares a clear care plan during the buying conversation. Customers can always call or text the team for guidance as the tree grows. That ongoing support helps the plum tree reach its potential faster.

Low-chill varieties perform best across the Central Florida service area. Northern plum varieties bred for cold winters rarely succeed here because they need too many winter chill hours that Florida cannot provide. The Gulf series of varieties was developed specifically for warm climates and dominates successful Florida plum production. Gulfblaze produces dark red-skinned plums with sweet yellow flesh and consistent yields. Gulfruby delivers brighter red plums with crisp, tangy fruit. Gulfbeauty offers earlier ripening and deep red skin. Gulfgold produces yellow-skinned fruit with a sweet, mild flavor. The team helps match the variety to your taste and your yard layout.

Climate compatibility matters more than name recognition when choosing a plum tree for Florida. The grafted rootstock at Paul’s Nursery improves performance even further on these low-chill varieties. Customers across Clermont, Groveland, and the wider service area have had years of success with these proven plum selections. The trees produce reliably year after year with basic care. Plum varieties bred for the Gulf Coast region were developed to thrive in exactly the conditions Central Florida provides. Choosing the right variety up front avoids years of disappointment later. The trees do best when matched to the local climate they were bred for.

Harvest timing varies by variety, which works to a homeowner’s advantage. Gulfbeauty often ripens earliest, while Gulfblaze and Gulfgold follow shortly after. Planting two complementary varieties stretches fresh plums across many more weeks. Cross-pollination between varieties also significantly boosts yield, so the team often recommends pairing varieties for best results. Fruit size, skin color, flesh color, and sweetness all vary by variety. The team at Paul’s Nursery walks through these tradeoffs during the buying conversation. Photos on the online stock page show the current selection. Calling or texting the team helps narrow down the best fit for your goals.

One of the real advantages of growing in Florida is that plum trees can be planted year-round. The trees at Paul’s Nursery are grown in pots, which lets young trees develop strong root systems before they reach your yard. Container-grown stock skips the timing concerns that bare-root trees create. Whether you call in February or August, the planting process works smoothly because an expert handles the installation regardless of the season. Florida’s mild climate supports root growth across every season of the year. The team plants plum trees throughout the calendar for customers across the region. Booking ahead helps secure your preferred delivery date and variety. The nursery adapts the planting approach to the season at hand.

Each season carries its own slight advantages for a plum tree. Spring planting takes advantage of warming temperatures and reliable rainfall, which helps new trees settle in quickly before the main growth flush. Summer planting works well when watering stays consistent through hot stretches. Fall planting offers cooler temperatures and reduced pest pressure on the new tree. Winter planting puts the tree in the ground during the mildest part of the year, with attention to occasional freeze nights. The grafted rootstock and well-developed pot roots give the tree resilience in any window. There is no wrong month to start. The expert installation team handles the work no matter what time of year it is.

The buying conversation covers timing in detail when you call or text. The team at Paul’s Nursery talks through your yard, your goals, and your schedule before confirming a date. If a cold snap is forecast soon after planting, the crew can share simple protection steps for the first few nights. Sunlight exposure, drainage, and spacing get walked through during the estimate visit. Plum trees have gone into yards across Clermont, Groveland, Winter Garden, and the wider service area in every month of the year. Each season produces healthy, established trees with the right approach. Earlier calls usually mean better variety selection. The nursery keeps fresh stock turning over throughout the year.

Most plum varieties produce noticeably better crops when planted near another compatible variety for cross-pollination. A single tree can still produce fruit on its own, but yields generally improve significantly with a pollination partner. Gulfblaze, Gulfruby, Gulfbeauty, and Gulfgold all pollinate one another nicely since they bloom around the same time. Two trees gives most homeowners a noticeably heavier and more reliable harvest. The varieties do not need to be planted right next to each other for pollination to work. Pollinators like bees move between trees easily across a typical yard. Distance within reason is not a barrier to good fruit set.

Two trees can be planted close together or even in the same hole. Paul’s Nursery has installed multiple fruit trees in a single hole to grow intertwined for customers wanting a denser planting. Spacing apart is nice when the yard allows, but not strictly necessary. The team suggests keeping each tree around 6 feet tall and 5 feet wide through light pruning. That maintained size keeps picking easy and lets two trees fit in a much smaller area. Homeowners with tight yards still get the pollination boost without sacrificing space. The crew talks through the layout during the estimate visit. Every yard finds a workable arrangement.

Larger yards open up more planting options. Three or four plum trees in a row create a small backyard orchard with overlapping harvest windows. Mixing varieties across the row maximizes both pollination and harvest length. Each tree still benefits from the same basic care regardless of how many neighbors it has. Sunlight should reach all sides of each tree for the most even fruit development. The nursery can help map out a small orchard during the estimate. Many homeowners start with two and add more in later years. Buying from a single source keeps everything consistent.

Plum trees stay flexible when it comes to spacing in a backyard setting. Paul’s Nursery has planted three or four fruit trees in a single hole to grow intertwined for customers wanting a fuller cluster. Spacing apart is nice when the yard allows, but it is not strictly necessary. The team suggests keeping each tree around 6 feet tall and 5 feet wide through light pruning, which makes picking far easier. That maintained size also fits more plum trees into a smaller yard footprint. Tight spacing works as long as the trees get consistent care. Homeowners with limited space still get a productive backyard stone fruit setup. The nursery helps map the right approach during the estimate visit, when the expert installer walks the yard with you.

Larger yards open up more layout options for a plum planting. Several trees can be planted in a row to create a small backyard stone fruit grove. Mixing varieties with different ripening times stretches the harvest across more weeks of the season. Each tree still benefits from regular feeding and light pruning regardless of how much room it has. Sunlight exposure matters more than raw distance between trees for total fruit production. Underground utilities and septic lines deserve attention before any hole gets dug. The crew checks those details during the planting visit so homeowners never have to worry about it. Planning the layout once saves headaches down the road.

Container growing offers another option for very tight spaces or patios. Larger pots support steady plum growth over time, though long-term yields stay lower than ground-planted trees. The grafted rootstock keeps the tree compact and productive even in a container. Watering becomes more frequent because pots dry out faster than ground soil. Fruit tree fertilizer still applies on a regular schedule. The nursery carries options suited to container growing throughout the year. Talking through your space helps the team recommend the right tree. Every yard finds a workable arrangement.

Plum trees do well with several hours of direct sunlight each day, and partial sun setups can still produce healthy trees with respectable fruit harvests. Yards with full sun typically push the heaviest production and the sweetest fruit. Partial sun yards still grow strong plum trees, just with slightly lighter yields. Morning sun is especially helpful because it dries the leaves quickly after dew or rain. A few hours of afternoon sun supports the steady fruit development through the warmer months. Trees in deeper shade can still grow well as ornamental landscape features, even if fruit production drops. The expert installer helps identify the best available spot during the estimate. Shady yards are absolutely welcome to grow plum trees.

The sunlight conversation matters less than many homeowners worry about. Plum trees handle a range of light conditions across the service area. Older trees in established yards often grow under partial shade from larger trees and still produce fruit each year. The grafted rootstock supports steady growth even when light is less than ideal. Light pruning helps sunlight reach the inner branches and the developing fruit. Keeping the tree around 6 feet tall and 5 feet wide also helps each branch get its share of light. The team has planted plum trees in yards across the spectrum of sun exposure. Every yard finds a workable layout.

Practical tips help make the most of whatever sun the yard provides. The expert installer walks the yard during the estimate and points out the best spot with a trained eye. Buildings, fences, and other trees affect how much sun reaches a particular spot, and the team accounts for that. The crew brings practiced experience to this assessment, which speeds up the decision significantly. Homeowners do not have to second-guess the placement because the installer has done it hundreds of times. Customers can call or text with questions as they plan. The right spot makes the rest of the care much easier across the years that follow.

Established plum trees handle Central Florida winters well in most years. The trees actually need some cool weather during winter to bloom and fruit properly, so a mild winter chill helps rather than hurts. Mature trees tolerate brief overnight freezes without significant damage. Young trees in their first year or two face slightly more risk because the trunk and branches lack mature bark. Low-chill plum varieties were specifically bred for warm-climate conditions and handle Florida cold spells well. The Gulf series of varieties was developed for the Gulf Coast region and handles local freezes especially well. Clermont sits in a zone where most years pass without significant freeze damage. The nursery has watched countless trees thrive through decades of local winters.

Protection during freeze events helps young trees stay safe. Wrapping the trunk with frost cloth or burlap insulates the most vulnerable part of the tree. Draping sheets over smaller trees still works well for short overnight freezes. Outdoor string lights under the cover add modest warmth on the coldest nights. Watering the soil thoroughly before a forecast freeze helps moderate root-zone temperatures. Removing the wrap during daylight hours after the freeze prevents pests from settling in. Most Central Florida winters bring only a handful of nights that require this kind of attention. The team can share simple protection steps when a cold front shows up in the forecast.

Longer freeze events occasionally cause some branch damage even to established trees. Pruning out any damaged wood becomes part of spring recovery when this happens. The tree usually pushes fresh growth from below the affected area within weeks. Patience helps during this stretch, because removing too much too soon can stress the tree further. Plum trees show real resilience overall when given basic care. Customers can always call or text the team for guidance during recovery. Choosing the right variety and spot reduces freeze risk significantly from the start, which the expert installer factors in during planting. Decades of local experience inform every recommendation the team makes.

The expert installation gives the tree the best possible start, which makes the first few weeks easier on the homeowner. Water deeply two or three times per week during the establishment phase, adjusting for rainfall. The goal is moist but not soggy soil around the root ball. Hold off on fertilizer for the first month so the roots can settle without being pushed to grow leaves prematurely. Watch for any wilting or leaf drop, which usually signals a watering issue rather than anything else. Pest activity at this stage is rare but worth monitoring. The tree is essentially recovering from transplant during this period. Customers are always welcome to call or text the team with any questions during these early weeks.

Ongoing care follows the rhythms of the Florida growing season. Active fertilization runs from March through September to support steady development, while the winter months serve as a rest period where the tree should remain dormant with no fertilizing. Summer requires steady watering during dry stretches and basic pest monitoring as fruit ripens. Winter is mostly a rest period, with attention paid to freeze protection on cold nights and the natural chill the tree needs. Keeping the tree around 6 feet tall and 5 feet wide through light pruning supports easier picking and healthier wood. Plums benefit from regular thinning of young fruit to support better size on remaining plums. The grafted rootstock keeps the tree productive with modest effort each season.

Pest awareness matters across all seasons. Aphids, scale insects, and occasional caterpillars show up on plum trees from time to time. Fruit flies can also be an issue during peak harvest, and prompt picking helps protect the crop. Spotting issues early keeps treatment simple and effective. Yellow leaves can signal nutrient deficiency, overwatering, or seasonal change, so context matters when reading the symptoms. The team at Paul’s Nursery stays available by phone or text for follow-up questions long after the tree is in the ground. Paul’s Nursery treats every sale as the start of a relationship, not the end of one. That ongoing support comes standard with every tree the nursery sells.

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Choose Paul’s Nursery for healthy, grafted plum trees backed by generations of growing experience and hassle-free expert planting across Central Florida. Call or text (352) 536-4893 or browse the current stock online to start planning your backyard plum harvest today.

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