Fruit-Plum-Elephant Heart semidwarf #7
Fruit-Plum-Elephant Heart semidwarf #7
Elephant Heart Semi-dwarf Plum
Fragrant white spring blooms, Large flavorful fruit, Ripens in September
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This Japanese plum yields large, heart shaped fruit which is dark red, flavorful and very sweet. Self-pollinating, but will have better yields with a pollinator. Will pollinate other Japanese plums. Best for fresh eating or canning. Freestone. Ripens in September
Botanical Name- Prunus salicina 'Elephant Heart'
Pronunciation- PROO-nus sah-lih-SEE-nuh
Foliage- Deciduous
Mature Width- 20 ft
Mature Height- 20 ft
Sun Exposure- Full Sun
Soil Preferences- Well drained
Current Size- #7
Bloom Color- White
Bloom Time- Spring
Companion Plants- Concorde Japanese Barberry – provides complementary texture and seasonal interest
Fauna Attracted- Bees, butterflies, fruit-eating birds
Plant Habit- Tree
- Care Rating- Moderate
Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin -
Yearly Care Instructions- Prune flowering varieties after bloom; water deeply in dry spells and watch for pests.
Trimming Instructions- Prune after flowering to maintain shape and remove dead or crossing branches.
Fertilization Instructions- Apply a balanced fertilizer (e.g., 14-14-14) in early spring; moderate to high feeding need for fruiting types. Clay soil should be amended to prevent standing water.
Fertilizer Recommendation- Tree-tone
Possible Issues- Peach leaf curl, black knot, aphids
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