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Burbank™ Elephant Heart Plum Tree

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Description

Large, baseball-size plums. This variety was developed by Luther Burbank and introduced to home gardeners by Stark Bro’s in 1929. Sometimes called a “blood plum” because of its dark-red flesh. Fruit is juicy and flavorful – excellent for eating fresh or canning. Tree thrives in arid and semi-arid areas. Pollinator required: Choose another plum variety. See recommended pollinators below. Freestone. Ripens in September.

Characteristics

Bloom Color White
Bloom Time Late
Chill Hours 700
Fruit Color Red
Fruit Size Large - Extra Large
Hardiness Zone Range 5 - 8
Pollination Pollinator Required
Ripens/Harvest September
Shade/Sun Full Sun
Soil Composition Loamy
Soil Moisture Well Drained
Soil pH Level 6.0 - 7.0
Texture Firm
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 requires another one for adequate pollination.

Cross-pollination by a different variety is key to its growing and bearing success. Plant one of these varieties within 100' for best pollination.

Tools & Supplies

Having the proper tools and supplies when growing your own can make the difference between a good harvest and a great harvest! Here's a list that our experts recommend for this variety.

Planting & Care

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22 Questions
Why did you choose this?
Stark Bro'sStore

Love this tree moved and just had to get one for my yard

Jody B

Dwarf option to not hinder my solar panels

Randall R

they looked really yummy and its a new addtion to our other plums

Chawnna K

To pollinate my Alderman plum

Michael L
Is it grafted to a dwarf rootstock?
mitch g.

Thank you for your inquiry. Unfortunately at this time we only have this variety in a standard size no dwarf root stock.

TiffanyF
Are these grafted on to dwarf rootstock?
mitch g.

I don’t believe so. We, of course had no fruit last year, but this year, we did get new leaves but no flowers yet. So not sure if we will get fruit this year. And yes, we did feed appropriately. Good luck!

Susan S
Would a nectaplum be a good pollinator?
Tiffany M

They could possibly work for pollination but the bloom times would need to be the same.

TiffanyF
Mature tree size?
Larry

Maturity depends on what is available, Dwarf, semi dwarf and standard. This item is out of stock so unfortunately there are no options at this time.

TiffanyF
What's the plant size?
Larry

This item is out of stock so a shipping size in not available.

TiffanyF
Will the elephant heart cross pollinate with the Burgundy Plum Tree?

Yes they should pollinate together as they are both late blooming variaties.

TiffanyF
Will the elephant heart cross pollinate with the bubble gum plum?
FLORENCE H

Yes they will polliante one another.

TiffanyF
Can a shiro plum be a cross pollinator for this tree even though one is an early bloomer and the other is later?
ROSE L

No this Requires cross-pollination with another Japanese plum variety (with a matching bloom time)

TiffanyF
Will a Methly work as a pollinator for the Burbank?
Chuck

Yes these are both Japanese varieties.

TiffanyF
How does this tree arrive and how tall can I expect it to be when it arrives?
Charlene E.

That will depend upon which option you choose. Please see the "Choose an option" dropdown menu near the top of the page, which will show you the various sizes/options that are available.When shipped, regular trees are about 3-4' tall and/or with a 3/8" or larger trunk diameter. A Stark® Supreme Tree is one of the season's top-grade, bare-root trees that gives you a head start on growing. When Supreme trees are shipped, they are about 4-5' tall and/or with a 5/8" or larger trunk diameter.

TiffanyF
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Rated 5 out of 5
Sep 21, 2022
Very nice tree. It is about siven feet now and looking good. Has not bared due too early frost.
RON H
Rated 5 out of 5
Sep 3, 2022
Thriving...................................................................
Scott H
Rated 5 out of 5
May 14, 2018
Great Tree
It arrived safely and took off! Might see fruit next year.
TERRY S
Rated 5 out of 5
May 12, 2018
Little tiny plums I can't wait
Bought this little tree two years ago and planted in a cold north eastern environment (zone 6). It is very happy and apparently very hardy, because there are two tiny little plums in May. So exciting! I can't wait for this baby to grow! Great product.
y c
Rated 5 out of 5
May 11, 2018
5 Stars
2017 spring Was just a twig grew supper fast has double the thickness of trunk branched beautifully. Flowered this spring not a ton but still great. pinched of flowers so tree could use energy for growing. Great grower.
lawrence g
Rated 5 out of 5
May 11, 2018
Great tree
Bought the tree this spring . It is now full of leaves.
Darla B
Rated 5 out of 5
May 20, 2017
Beautiful tree
I bought my tree last spring so I wasn't expecting fruit this year but I have tons of little fruit. The tree arrived sooner than expected and in great condition. I would absolutely but again.
MARILOU S
Rated 5 out of 5
May 8, 2017
I have an 8 year old burbank elephant heart plum. I never experienced such a delicious fruit in my life...
I bought another burbank EHP because my first tree stopped fruiting...this is the 2nd season for the new tree. it didn't set any flowers.
Bonnie E
Rated 5 out of 5
May 8, 2017
My plum blossomed this spring and has leafed out. Surprising it survived the wettest cold winter here in N NV. Have been very happy with quality of plants.
Darley J
Rated 5 out of 5
May 19, 2016
Performance of Elephant Heart Plum in SW Idaho
I planted my tree in 2015. It did not grow much because we were in drought, with irrigation-water shortages. The tree is growing far better this year because of a good water supply and moderate spring temperatures. I've eaten Elephant Heart from a tree in Emmett, ID and know how good the fruit is, also that it can keep in the refrigerator till Christmas if properly stored. The cultivar appears to be well adapted to our location--there is a bearing tree of it next door that is about 10-15 years old. My tree is in the 1-1/4 acre commercial orchard that I planted.

Bob Purvis
Horticulturist, M.S.
ROBERT P

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