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Waneta Hybrid Plum

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Prunus spp.
Midsummer, reddish maroon skin, orange flesh.

(Prunus salicina Apple × Prunus americana Terry) NE Hansen intro, SD Exp Stn, 1913. Released when hybrid plums were an important and commercially viable crop.

Medium-to-large, somewhat pointed, 1½-2" reddish-maroon clingstone fruit. Sweet tender translucent orange flesh is very juicy but not dripping. Medium-thick skin, tart and easy to peel. Delicious overall taste.

Hansen said of Waneta: “My belief is that in this variety I have combined the best points of the native and the Japanese plum. It is probably the largest [fruit] of over 10,000 seedlings.”

Early blooming healthy open spreading tree bears reliably in John’s orchard. Named after a Yanktonai youth who won fame in the War of 1812 and later became a great chief. Z3.

(3–6' bare-root trees)

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