Elephant Heart Plum
Elephant Heart plum is a large, heart-shaped plum variety with sweet, juicy, rich and firm red flesh. Its skin color is dark reddish-purple with a mottled appearance. This hardy plum is heavy bearing and has a long harvest season.
| Elephant Heart Details | |
|---|---|
| Flavor | Firm, Juicy, Very Sweet |
| Chill Hours | 500 below 45° F |
| Skin Color When Ripe | Mottled Reddish-purple |
| Fruit Use | Fresh or Cooked |
| Self-Fruitful | No. Use Beauty or Santa Rosa |
| Flower Season | Spring |
| Fruit Season | August – September |
| Light Needs | Full Sun |
| Water Needs | Regular Water |
| USDA Zone | 5 – 9 |