Plum Elephant Heart Dwarf

$69.95

Stock at: Diaco's Heatherton
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Description

A compact dwarf plum tree producing large, heart-shaped fruit with deep crimson-purple skin and juicy, sweet flesh with a hint of tartness. Good fresh, in preserves, and in desserts. Deciduous with white blossom in spring.

Grows to around 2m. Plant in full sun with well-drained soil. Self-fertile. Suits pots, courtyards, and small Melbourne gardens. Feed with fruit tree fertiliser and water regularly while fruit is developing.

Botanical name: Prunus salicina ‘Elephant Heart’ (dwarf)

Additional information

Dimensions1.5 × 2.5 m
Soil

Rich Composted Soil

Exposure

Full Sun

Watering

4 (Moderate/High)

Suitable for Pots

Yes