Early Golden originated in Fonthill, Ontario where it was discovered as a chance seedling, and it is likely a cross of myrobalan and Japanese plum (possibly Shiro or Burbank).
It has since become the most popular yellow plum in Ontario. Despite its Canadian origin, this is actually a Japanese plum.

Early Golden is one of the first plums of the season, ripening two weeks before Shiro. It is a small golden plum with a pretty, pink blush and sweet, rich flesh. It is firmer than Shiro and less easily bruised.

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