Big Blue Plum Tree
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Description
Productive tree bears young. Mammoth-sized fruit is satisfyingly juicy with a bluish skin and sweet yellow flesh. Great for tasty preserves, freezing and canning, and is a delight when eaten fresh. Originates from Lansingburgh, New York circa 1840. Freestone. Ripens in September. Self-pollinating.
Characteristics
| Bloom Color | White |
| Fruit Color | Purple |
| Fruit Size | Large - Extra Large |
| Hardiness Zone Range | 5 - 8 |
| Pollination | Self-Pollinating |
| Ripens/Harvest | September |
| Shade/Sun | Full Sun |
| Soil Composition | Loamy |
| Soil Moisture | Well Drained |
| Soil pH Level | 6.0 - 7.0 |
| Taste | Sweet |
| Texture | Firm, Good |
| Years to Bear | 3 - 6 |
Zone Compatibility
This Variety's Zone Range
5 - 8
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The USDA hardiness zones offer a guide to varieties that will grow well in certain climates. Each zone corresponds to the minimum winter temperatures experienced in a given area. Make sure that your hardiness zone lies within the zone compatibility range of this variety before ordering.
Pollination
This variety is self pollinating.
In many cases, you may still want to plant pollinating partners to increase the size of your crops, but with self-pollinating varieties doing so is optional. Plant one of these varieties within 100' for best results.
Tools & Supplies
Planting & Care
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Customer Reviews
13 Ratings
1-10 of 13 Reviews
I have another and the fruit is wonderful
can not find in local market, tried last year, no one could find this variety. would like to make preserves and jam, maybe some wine.
Sounds like an incredible fruit that also does not require cross pollination.
looking for a "black" plum that grew in my in-laws yard 40+ years ago. This looked like it might be it