Plums

Health Benefits: Bone health and rich in antioxidants (WebMD, 2018).

Contains: Vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin K, potassium, copper, and manganese (WebMD, 2018).

Pests to watch out for: Aphids, brown rot, and black knot (Gilkeson, 2018, p. 344).

Good Northwest varieties: European Plums: Opal and Victoria, Japanese Plums: Santa Rosa and Golden Nectar (Gilkeson, 2018, p. 344).