Burbank is among the most popular plum varieties in the United States with both commercial and home growers due to its excellent flavor, hardiness, low maintenance and multitude of uses. Plum seedlings were sent from Japan to legendary plant breeder Luther Burbank in 1885. Recognizing the superior quality, Burbank sent some of the fruit on to a Professor Van Deman, who was a pomologist for the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Van Deman recommended that the new fruit be named after Burbank, and the American Pomological Society added it to their catalog in 1897. Fruit is large with yellow-blushed red skin and remains firm and juicy for weeks after picking. The fruit contains an excellent balance of flavors, blending sweet, tangy notes with a rich, aromatic essence. Its golden-orange and juicy flesh makes it a delectable choice for fruit tarts, jams, and jellies.
