Camp Joy Sauna Plum

Japanese plum variety discovered as chance seedling, not developed variety. Easy to grow, productive tree. Originally discovered growing outside sauna at Camp Joy, organic educational farm in mountains near Santa Cruz, California.

Medium-large dark purple fruit with juicy amber flesh. Sweet with delicious pleasant flavor. Ripens midseason, continuing great fresh plum eating after Santa Rosa and Beauty are finished. Pollination requirements not specified in available sources but likely requires another Japanese plum variety.

Discovered growing outside sauna building at Camp Joy organic educational farm near Santa Cruz in California mountains. Identified and propagated by Mark Dupont of Sandy Bar Nursery (now retired). Remains relatively obscure variety with limited commercial availability. Valued by collectors and home orchardists for excellent flavor and reliable production.