Large, reddish purple skinned fruit in heart shape with sweet red flesh. Very flavorful and a freestone. Self-fertile but Elephant Heart Plum is most productive when cross pollinated with another Japanese plum tree.
ZONE: 5-9
POLLINATION/BLOOM TIME: Late blooming. Self-fertile. Great pollinator for other Japanese plums. For appropriate cross pollination click here:
RECOMMENDED GROWING AND CARE:
Full to 3/4 sun with balanced moisture. Reduce grass competition in root zone. Top dress with compost yearly. Summer prune for airflow and ease of harvest. Late season ripening.
CHILL HOURS: 500 chill hours below 45F
DISEASE RESISTANCE: Average.
SIZE AT MATURITY: Dwarf - 8' x 12'| Semi Dwarf – 10-16' x 15'| Standard – 20' x 20'
