Simka Plum Tree from Stark Bro’s

Description

Skip the frost worries with this late-blooming Japanese variety. The tree has a lovely spreading habit, and a low chill-hour requirement of just 500-600 hours. Very showy flowers make it a landscape specimen. You’ll love the pretty heart-shaped fruit for its contrasting deep purple skin, golden flesh and delightful sweetness. A splendid, large fresh-eating plum that retains its firmness even when ripe. Makes wonderful jam/preserves, too. Freestone. Ripens in August. Self-pollinating, but will produce more fruit with an Elephant Heart plum nearby.

Characteristics

Bloom Color	White
Bloom Time	Late
Fruit Color	Purple
Fruit Size	Medium - Large
Hardiness Zone Range	5 - 8
Pollination	Self-Pollinating
Ripens/Harvest	August

Shade/Sun	Full Sun
Soil Composition	Loamy
Soil Moisture	Well Drained
Soil pH Level	6.0 - 7.0
Taste	Sweet
Texture	Firm
Years to Bear	3 - 6

Zone Compatibility

This Variety's Zone Range 5 - 8

My Hardiness Zone 6B

Based on your zip code, 43215

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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.

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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.