Fruit
Shiro
B tier
Shiro is a yellow Japanese-type plum—round, translucent-gold when ripe, with mild sweet flesh and very juicy texture. Skin may carry a light pink blush in sun; the overall look is sunny rather than dark. Flavour is gentle and low-acid, appealing to children and to cooks who want a soft yellow plum without purple juice stains. Eat fresh chilled; cook into pale jams and sauces for pork or chicken. Softens fast at peak—use promptly. Early-mid season fruit helps start the plum window before darker types dominate.
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History
Luther Burbank introduced Shiro among his Japanese plum releases for American orchards.
Shiro became a common yellow plum in home gardens and local markets.
Shiro remained a nursery standard for early yellow Japanese plums.
Specialty growers still offered Shiro for colour diversity in plum mixes.