Elephant Heart Japanese Plum
Elephant Heart Japanese Plum
Prunus salicina 'Elephant Heart'
The Elephant Heart plum is known for it's large, heart-shaped fruit with a thick, bronze-green skin that turns reddish purple when completely ripe. It's juicy, blood-reed flesh has a rich and distinctive flavor that is good for fresh eating, canning and freezing. Ripens in mid-season.
Height10-14 Feet
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Spread10-12 Feet
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Hardiness Zone5-8
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Elephant Heart Plum on Standard (Lovell peach) root, Extra Large 5/8" up caliper grade |
$26.99 |
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Elephant Heart Plum on Standard (Peach) root, 2 year Extra large grade |
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Prunus salicina 'Elephant Heart' Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips
Elephant Heart is a good, strong hardy tree. It should cross-pollinate with other Japanese plums for the best crops.
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A Little History about Elephant Heart Japanese Plum
Elephant Heart is another one of the famous plums introduced by Luther Burbank, the prolific breeder of many fruits and flowers, not just potatoes!
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Prunus salicina 'Elephant Heart' Characteristics & Attributes
Bloom Character
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Fruit Characteristics
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Growth Rate/Habit
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Average vigor |
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Upright habit |
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Harvest Period
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Other Attributes
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Complex flavor |
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Very juicy |
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Very sweet |
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Aromatic |
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Site Requirements
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Skill Required
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Uses
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Canning or freezing |
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High dessert quality |
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