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Pembina Hybrid Plum

bare-root trees
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Prunus spp.
Early summer, bright red skin, dark golden orange flesh.

Prunus salicina Red June x P. nigra Assiniboine. NE Hansen intro, SD Exp Stn, 1923.

Large pointy bright red half-freestone fruit with bluish bloom. Dark golden-orange flesh is firm and apricot flavored. One of the first of the hybrids to ripen in summer, about the same time or a bit earlier than Underwood and well before the bulk of the plum crop. Z3/4. 

(3-6' bare-root trees)

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