Prunus ‘Toka’ (Hybrid Plum)

One of the best pollinators, Prunus ‘Toka’ is a small hybrid plum tree with an upright, vase-shaped habit and a dense canopy clothed in pointy, emerald green leaves. In spring, it bursts into a profusion of sweetly fragrant, white, 5-petaled blossoms, creating a fantastic display. They produce tons of pollen each year and are followed by a bountiful crop of medium-sized, richly flavored, pointed, purple-red plums in mid to late summer. Their beautiful apricot flesh is firm, sweet, and very juicy. They are perfect for eating, canning, or making jelly. A self-pollinating fruit tree, you may still want to plant pollinating partners to increase the size of your crops. Introduced in 1911, Toka Plum is a cross between the American Plum (Prunus americana) and the Japanese Plum (Prunus salicina). This is a cold-hardy, fast-growing, vigorous, and very ornamental variety.

• Typically grows up to 15-20 ft. tall and wide (450-600 cm).
• Performs best in full sun in loamy, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline soil, well-drained soils.
• This Plum tree will begin fruiting in 2-3 growing seasons.
• Train your plum tree when young to an open-center shape to ensure all branches are always bathed in light and air.
• Plums require minimal pruning, which should be done after flowering when the tree is still leafless. In maturity, prune mostly to let light into the tree’s center and to encourage a moderate amount of new growth for the following year’s fruit. About 20% of the new growth each year is removed to rejuvenate the tree and control its spread.
• Plums can be picked before they are completely ripe since they will finish ripening off the tree.
• Look for bacterial canker, bacterial leaf spot, brown rot, and black knot.