What Japanese Plum cultivar should I select?

Hello,

I am trying to decide on a good Japanese Plum for Vancouver. I can't seem to find much good info on the net. I'm only able to plant one and am wondering if a cultivar like 'Shiro' will produce much fruit on its own.

Thanks,

Laura

 

• Methley—Ripe mid to late July. Dark red
skin, red flesh, small round fruit, juicy and
sweet, very productive. Makes beautiful winered
jelly.
• Beauty—Ripe mid July to early August. Red
skin, yellow flesh, fruit medium size, ripens
over 2-week period. Very juicy and a good
substitute for Santa Rosa which usually does
poorly in western Washington.
• Shiro—Ripe late July to early August. Yellow
skin and flesh, large very juicy fruit, sweet,
very productive. Most reliable Japanese type,
well suited to western Washington

http://cru.cahe.wsu.edu/CEPublications/eb0937/eb0937.pdf

 

Thanks Ron. I suppose I should look around the neighbourhood to see if there are any Japanese plums to pollinate 'Shiro'. I wonder how close they should be to each other. Also I'm wondering if anyone can share their experiences growing Japanese plums in Vancouver.

Thanks

Laura Ralph