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La Crescent Hybrid Plum

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Prunus spp.
Late summer, yellow skin, yellow flesh.

Prunus salicina Shiro × P. americana Howard Yellow. U Minn, 1923. Also known as Golden La Crescent or Golden Minnesota.

Most of the hybrid plum varieties are colored with some variation of red and orange with a little purple tossed in. Yellow-skinned La Crescent is one notable exception. The beautiful roundish tender thin-skinned yellow fruit is sometimes blushed with a little pink. Tender yellow juicy flesh of excellent quality is sweet, aromatic and suggestive of apricots.

Freestone. Upright spreading vigorous tree. Z3/4. (3–6' bare-root trees)

Maine Grown.
ships in spring
Quick Details
Skin Color
yellow
Flesh Color
yellow
Harvest Season
late summer
Maine Grown
Yes
Hardy to Zone
3
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Compare with other Hybrid Plums
Variety Product Type Skin Color Flesh Color Harvest Season Maine Grown Hardy to Zone
Black Ice bare-root trees purple-black purplish red midsummer 3
Cocheco bare-root trees red-orange dark pinkish red midsummer Yes 4
Gracious bare-root trees coral red yellow-orange late summer Yes 3
Grenville bare-root trees rosy red yellow late summer Yes 3
Hanska bare-root trees bright red yellow summer Yes 3
Kahinta bare-root trees red-purple yellow-orange mid-late summer Yes 3
La Crescent bare-root trees yellow yellow late summer Yes 3
Lavina bare-root trees amber mid-late summer Yes 4
Obilinya bare-root trees purplish red red-blushed yellow midsummer Yes 4
Pembina bare-root trees bright red dark golden orange early summer Yes 3
Pipestone bare-root trees deep red yellow late summer Yes 3
Purple Heart bare-root trees red-purple red-purple late summer Yes 4
Shiro bare-root trees light yellow light yellow midsummer 5
Toka bare-root trees rosy purplish red yellow late summer Yes 3
Underwood bare-root trees dull red golden yellow midsummer Yes 3
Waneta bare-root trees reddish maroon orange midsummer 3
Pamela bare-root trees red Yes 3
Elephant Heart scionwood purple purplish red late summer 4
Hanska scionwood bright red yellow summer 3
La Crescent scionwood yellow yellow late summer 3
Shiro scionwood light yellow light yellow midsummer 5
Additional Information

Hybrid Plums Prunus spp.

Extremely hardy crosses between various Asian and American species; may fruit even after severe winters.

Hybrid plum fruiting can be inconsistent but it’s worth the trouble! Warmer areas will see longer bloom times. Cold late springs may force blooming all at once. Both of these conditions can be optimal for plum crops. At other times, it can be a little hit or miss. Bloom times are similar for all the varieties we offer.

Hybrid plums are less susceptible to black knot than European plums and have few issues other than Japanese beetle and plum curculio attraction.

At maturity, hybrid plums are roughly 15–20' tall.

Growing Hybrid Plums

  • Soil: Prefers well-drained fertile soil.
  • Sun: Full.
  • Pollination: Requires a second variety. We recommend planting at least 4 different varieties close together. Including an American Plum Seedling in your grove can help ensure pollination.
  • Planting: See our planning and planting and pests and diseases pages for more information about soil prep, planting, and pest control.
  • Spacing: 15–20' apart, or closer for a thicket.

Shipping

Items from our perennial plants warehouse ordered on or before February 20 will ship from March through early May, starting with warmer areas and finishing in colder areas.

Orders placed after February 20 will ship from April to May.