Japanese Plum | SatsumaCommonly called the Blood Plum, Satsuma stands out as one of the best Japanese plums on the market. California horticulturist Luther Burbank developed the variety after receiving a bag of seeds from Japan in 1883, and he introduced it to the public in 1889. The fruit is medium large in size, with glossy purple skin and luscious crimson flesh. Satsuma is semi clingstone. With a rich, full bodied taste and a pleasant almond flavor, Satsuma is wonderful