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Tecumseh Hybrid Plum

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$39.00
Item: 7431-A
stock details: 3–6' bare-root trees
Prunus spp.
Midsummer, bright red skin, yellow flesh.

P. sal. Shiro × P. hortulana Surprise. NE Hansen intro, SD Stn, 1923.

Excellent fresh-eating clingstone plum is round with bright red skin with a bluish bloom. Firm juicy yellow flesh is sweet with only moderate acidity.  

Not well known but considered by some enthusiasts to be one of the best introductions of the great 20th-c. plant breeder NE Hansen. Named in honor of the celebrated Shawnee chief Tecumseh, a leader and great orator who worked for tribal unity and refused to sign the Treaty of Greenville in 1795. 

Reliably productive. Requires at least one other variety for pollination. Zone 3/4. 

Maine Grown. Indigenous Royalties. BACK!
ships in spring
Quick Details
Skin Color
bright red
Flesh Color
yellow
Harvest Season
midsummer
Indigenous Royalties
Yes
Maine Grown
Yes
Hardy to Zone
3
Compare
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
Ember bare-root trees red yellow late summer Yes 3
Gracious bare-root trees coral red yellow-orange late 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 red-blushed yellow amber mid-late summer Yes 4
Obilinya bare-root trees purplish red orange 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
Tecumseh bare-root trees bright red yellow midsummer Yes 3
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
Shiro bare-root trees 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 ship from early March through mid-to-late May, weather depending, beginning with warmer USDA zones.