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Toka Hybrid Plum

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Prunus spp.
Late summer, rosy purplish red skin, yellow flesh.

(Prunus americana × Prunus simonii) NE Hansen intro, SD Exp Stn, 1911.

Rosy red fruit, up to 1½" in diameter, mottled with darker purplish-red and covered with a faint bloom. Grower Don Johnson’s comment: “Talk about flavor: candy plum.” Sweet, distinctive, meaty and flavorful. Not real juicy. Somewhat freestone.

Extremely vigorous tree blooms heavily every year. Diligent pruning may be required to keep it from becoming a bit of a monster.

Considered a great pollinator for other hybrid plums because of its long bloom period. Z3. Indigenous Royalties. (3–6' bare-root trees)

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