{"title":"Plum Trees","description":"\u003cp\u003eGrow your own harvest with our plum trees, including cold-hardy varieties and classic favorites. Choose the size that fits your yard and enjoy fresh plums from your own garden.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"bubblegum-toka-plum-tree","title":"Toka Plum Tree – ‘Bubblegum’ Flavor, Cold-Hardy to Zone 3","description":"\u003ch2\u003eToka Plum Tree – The Sweetest Plum You’ve Never Tasted, and the Pollinator Every Orchard Needs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eToka Plum\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of the best-kept secrets in home orcharding. Its reddish-purple fruit carries a flavor unlike any other plum — intensely sweet with a distinctive, almost bubblegum-like quality that surprises and delights everyone who tries it. But Toka isn’t just a great eating plum — it’s also one of the most effective universal pollinators for other plum varieties, making it an essential addition to any stone fruit orchard in zones 3–8.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat Makes Toka Exceptional\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUnique ‘bubblegum’ flavor\u003c\/strong\u003e – Intensely sweet, aromatic fruit with a flavor profile unlike standard plums — a genuine conversation starter at the table.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUniversal pollinator\u003c\/strong\u003e – Toka pollinates most American and Japanese plum varieties, making it the single most valuable tree to add if you already have plums that aren’t fruiting well.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExceptional cold-hardiness\u003c\/strong\u003e – Hardy to USDA zone 3 (−40°F) — one of the hardiest plum varieties available, reliable across the Upper Midwest, Canada, and northern climates where most plums struggle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeavy, reliable producer\u003c\/strong\u003e – Consistent crops of reddish-purple plums year after year once established.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFragrant spring blooms\u003c\/strong\u003e – Clouds of white blossoms in early spring attract pollinators and signal the start of the fruit season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompact, manageable size\u003c\/strong\u003e – Medium-sized tree that fits comfortably in smaller yards and can be maintained with light annual pruning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContainer-capable\u003c\/strong\u003e – Can be grown in large containers (25+ gallons) for patio fruit production in colder climates.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Pollinator Advantage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMany popular plum varieties — including Methley, Superior, and Waneta — produce far more fruit when cross-pollinated. Toka’s long bloom period and compatibility with both American and Japanese plum species makes it the go-to pollinator choice for northern orchardists. If your existing plum trees are blooming but not fruiting, adding a Toka is often the solution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIn the Kitchen\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToka plums are exceptional fresh — sweet enough to eat like candy straight from the tree. They also make outstanding jams, preserves, and plum butter, where their intense sweetness and aroma shine. Try them halved and roasted with honey and thyme, or fermented into a small-batch plum wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eZones:\u003c\/strong\u003e USDA 3–8 — one of the hardiest plums available\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChill hours:\u003c\/strong\u003e ~800 hours below 45°F\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun — 6+ hours daily for best fruit production\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Regular, deep watering during the growing season; reduce after harvest\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-draining, loamy soil; pH 5.5–6.5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12–18 ft. tall (easily maintained smaller with annual pruning)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late August–September depending on zone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePollination:\u003c\/strong\u003e Self-fertile but produces significantly more fruit with a cross-pollinator nearby. Toka itself pollinates most other plum varieties.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAvailable Sizes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose from 3–4 ft., 4–5 ft., or 6–7 ft. trees — all container-grown for strong establishment and a head start on fruiting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWant Multiple Stone Fruits in One Tree?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you love the idea of plums but want even more variety, the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/fruit-cocktail-tree-multi-grafted-peach-plum-more-on-one-tree\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFruit Cocktail Tree\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e gives you multiple stone fruit varieties — including plum — grafted onto a single trunk, with built-in cross-pollination and a longer harvest window in the footprint of one tree.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Live Good Logistics","offers":[{"title":"3-4 ft.","offer_id":51869971710232,"sku":"EBD-PEA-TOK-34-5G","price":119.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"6-7 ft.","offer_id":51869971743000,"sku":"EBD-PEA-TOK-67-5G","price":149.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"4-5 ft.","offer_id":51869971775768,"sku":"EBD-PEA-TOK-45-5G","price":129.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1110\/4944\/files\/TokaPlumTree.jpg?v=1774774477"},{"product_id":"santa-rosa-plum","title":"Santa Rosa Plum Tree","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSanta Rosa Plum Tree: Juicy Summer Fruit \u0026amp; Showy Spring Flowers\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrow a backyard favorite with \u003cstrong\u003eSanta Rosa Plum\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003ePrunus salicina\u003c\/em\u003e 'Santa Rosa'). Its red-purple fruit has juicy, flavorful amber flesh tinged with red, offering a satisfying balance of sweetness and tang. Enjoy the plums fresh, bake them into desserts, or turn a harvest into homemade preserves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePicture white blossoms brightening your garden in spring, followed by colorful summer fruit to pick and share. This deciduous tree offers both ornamental appeal and a rewarding home-orchard project where climate and space are suitable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Choose Santa Rosa?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlavorful fruit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Juicy plums with red-purple skin and amber flesh for fresh eating and cooking.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSelf-fruitful:\u003c\/strong\u003e A second plum variety is not required, although a compatible nearby pollination partner can improve cropping.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpring display:\u003c\/strong\u003e Showy white flowers add seasonal garden interest.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSummer harvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ripening time varies by region and weather.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Zones, Winter Chill \u0026amp; Space\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended USDA zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5–9, following Monrovia and Arbor Day Foundation ratings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWinter chill:\u003c\/strong\u003e Published estimates vary. Dave Wilson Nursery lists approximately 300 hours, while Arbor Day Foundation gives a range of approximately 300–500 hours. Check local suitability rather than treating 400 hours as an exact requirement.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-drained soil; avoid sites where water remains around the roots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Monrovia lists approximately 20–30 feet tall and wide. Rootstock and pruning affect final dimensions; this listing does not identify the rootstock, so do not assume the offered trees are dwarf.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eChoose Your Tree Height\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvailable options are \u003cstrong\u003e4–5 ft. (5G)\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003e5–6 ft. (5G)\u003c\/strong\u003e. Feet describe the offered tree height, while 5G indicates a 5-gallon nursery container. These measurements are not mature dimensions or a guarantee of fruiting readiness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; Orchard Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose a sunny planting site with room for the eventual canopy. Water regularly during establishment and monitor moisture during dry weather, allowing excess water to drain. Plan for pruning, fruit thinning when needed, and monitoring for pests and diseases using local extension guidance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf adding another plum to support pollination, choose a compatible variety with overlapping bloom time in your area. Weather and pollinator activity still affect fruit set. 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