Elephant Heart Plum Tree

The Elephant Heart plum tree is highly prized by home gardeners for its large, heart-shaped fruit, which features dark purple skin and sweet, aromatic red flesh. This mid-to-late season variety, known for its juicy and flavorful elephant heart plum, thrives in full sun and well-draining soil. It requires a pollinator, such as Santa Rosa or Satsuma, to produce abundant harvests.

Developed by Luther Burbanks, the Elephant Heart plum tree is a vigorous grower that produces stunning white blossoms in spring. With its unique shape, bold flavor, and exceptional quality, the elephant heart plum is a standout choice for any home orchard.

Semi-dwarf on Citation rootstock.

• Zones: 3-9
• Chill hours: 400-500
• Harvest: August-September
• Looks: Large, heart-shaped fruit. Frosted, dark reddish-purple skin that is mottled but smooth. Juicy, blood-red flesh.
• Personality: Sweet, juicy, rich flavor. The clingstone flesh has a nice balance of tart and sweet, with a slight berry-like taste.
• Facts of note: True to its name, the Elephant Heart plum is a large, heart-shaped fruit. Heavy with sweet juice, this deep red-purple plum is delicious fresh and freezes well.
• Pollination: Pollinated by Beauty or Santa Rosa.

Why Choose the Elephant Heart Plum?

Among Japanese plums, the Elephant Heart plum stands out due to its distinctive heart shape and bold flavor. This variety is an excellent addition to home orchards for those who enjoy sweet, juicy fruit with complex flavors.

Growing Conditions

• Sun Exposure: Requires full sun to thrive and produce the best fruit quality.
• Soil Preferences: Prefers well-drained soil with moderate fertility.

Flavor and Uses

• Fresh Eating: The sweet and juicy flesh makes it perfect for snacking right off the tree.
• Baking & Preserves: Its rich flavor enhances pies, jams, and other baked goods.
• Freezing: Retains its taste and texture well when frozen for later use.

Pollination Requirements

For optimal fruit production, pair with another Japanese plum variety, such as Beauty or Santa Rosa, to ensure successful pollination.

Plant an Elephant Heart Plum tree today and enjoy years of delicious, reddish-purple plums right from your own backyard!

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