JAPANESE PLUM (PRUNUS )'ELEPHANT HEART' - In Store Pickup
Prunus 'Elephant Heart'
Elephant Heart Japanese Plum
» Semi-dwarf
» Self-fertile, plant with another Japanese plum for best production
» Great for home edible garden
» Late August to early September maturity
» Heart-shaped with bloodred flesh and a greenish/purple skin
» juicy and sweet
» Great fresh or used for cooking
» Vigorous
» Heavy producer
Category:Tree
Height:12-15 ft
Spread:12-15 ft
Bloom Color:White Shades
Foliage Color:Green Shades
It is a large plum with blood red juicy, sweet flesh and lots of uses from fresh to preserves. Vigorous and a heavy producer, it needs another Japanese plum to fruit. With its late August/early September maturity, 'Elephant Heart' will be the last Plum to harvest.
Attributes
• Edible
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Prunus 'Elephant Heart'
It thrives in average moisture and well-drained soil in full sun. Feed yearly with an organic fertilizer. Prune in late winter to remove weak, crossing or dead branches to improve airflow for fruit ripening.