Elephant Heart Japanese Plum

Elephant Heart Japanese Plum

15 Gallon
$189.00
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Elephant Heart Japanese Plum

Plum 'Elephant Heart'

Large, Heart-Shaped Fruit • Unbelievably Sweet Red Flesh • Compact, Semi-Dwarf Tree

$189.00
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Description

True to its name, the Elephant Heart Plum is a magnificent, heart-shaped fruit that delivers an unforgettable taste experience. This distinctive variety produces large, dark red fruit with equally dark, rich red flesh that is exceptionally sweet, juicy, and almost devoid of acidity when fully ripe. The flavor is deep, wine-like, and incredibly rich. As a semi-dwarf tree with a compact form, it's perfect for smaller spaces where you can grow a true heavyweight of flavor.

  • Distinctive for its very large, heart-shaped fruit and dark red, sweet flesh.

  • Flavor is richly sweet and complex with almost no tartness when tree-ripened.

  • A freestone plum, making it easy to eat and prepare.

  • Requires cross-pollination with a Japanese plum like ‘Beauty’ or ‘Santa Rosa’.

  • A natural semi-dwarf tree with a compact, upright growth habit, ideal for small gardens.

  • Blooms in late spring, reducing frost risk.

Flavor Profile:

  • Flavor: Intensely sweet, rich, and reminiscent of plum wine or berries.

  • Texture: Firm yet very tender and juicy when ripe.

  • Best Uses: Arguably the best fresh-eating plum for sheer sweetness and flavor depth. Also makes incredible jam and desserts.

Quick Facts

  • Features:Foliage: Oval leaves with fine serrations, deep green.Flowers: Five-petaled white blossoms with golden stamens (late spring bloomer).Pollination: Requires cross-pollination (plant with Beauty or Santa Rosa Plum).Fruit: Distinctive heart-shaped, large size (2.5-3").Habit: Compact deciduous with upright growth
  • Mature Height: 10-12 ft (standard), 8-10 ft (dwarf)
  • Mature Width: 8-10 ft
  • Growth Rate: Moderate (12-18" annually)
  • Light Needs: Full sun (minimum 6 hours)
  • Key Advantages:Uniquely heart-shaped fruit.Pure sweetness at maturity (20-24° Brix).Freestone for easy eating.Showstopper appearance
  • Pollination Partners:Santa Rosa Plum.Beauty Plum.Burgundy Plum
  • Landscape Uses:Edible ornamental.Cottage gardens.Small-space orchards

Faqs

Q: Is it really that sweet?
A: Yes, Elephant Heart is famous for being one of the sweetest plums available, with sugar levels that can rival candy. It has very low acidity, making the sweetness pure and pronounced.

Q: What's the best pollinator?
A: It is not self-fertile. Reliable pollinators include ‘Beauty’, ‘Santa Rosa’, or ‘Burgundy’ plum.

Q: How big does the tree get?
A: As a natural semi-dwarf, it typically matures at a manageable 10-14 feet tall, much smaller than standard plum trees, making harvesting and care easier.

📍 Primary Delivery Area · San Francisco Bay Area

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San Francisco Bay Area is our primary local delivery market. Victory Nursery also serves additional California markets and selected extended delivery areas by arrangement.

Regular local delivery: San Francisco, Peninsula, South Bay, East Bay, Marin, Tracy / Mountain House and surrounding service areas.

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