Toka Hybrid Plum

bare-root trees

1 ea: $39.00; Item: 7409-A

Prunus spp.
Late summer, rosy purplish red skin, yellow flesh.

(Prunus americana × Prunus simonii) NE Hansen intro, SD Exp Stn, 1911.

Rosy red fruit, up to 1½" in diameter, mottled with darker purplish-red and covered with a faint bloom. Grower Don Johnson’s comment: “Talk about flavor: candy plum.” Sweet, distinctive, meaty and flavorful. Not real juicy. Somewhat freestone.

Extremely vigorous tree blooms heavily every year. Diligent pruning may be required to keep it from becoming a bit of a monster.

Considered a great pollinator for other hybrid plums because of its long bloom period. Z3. Indigenous Royalties. (3–6' bare-root trees)

Maine Grown. Indigenous Royalties.

ships in spring

Quick Details

Flesh Color: yellow
Harvest Season: late summer
Indigenous Royalties: Yes
Maine Grown: Yes
Skin Color: rosy purplish red
Hardy to Zone: 3

Compare

Compare with other Hybrid Plums
Variety	Product Type	Flesh Color	Harvest Season	Maine Grown	Skin Color	Hardy to Zone
Black Ice	bare-root trees	purplish red	midsummer		purple-black	3
Cocheco	bare-root trees	dark pinkish red	midsummer	Yes	red-orange	4
Gracious	bare-root trees	yellow-orange	late summer	Yes	coral red	3
Grenville	bare-root trees	yellow	late summer	Yes	rosy red	3
Hanska	bare-root trees	yellow	summer	Yes	bright red	3
Kahinta	bare-root trees	yellow-orange	mid-late summer	Yes	red-purple	3
La Crescent	bare-root trees	yellow	late summer	Yes	yellow	3
Lavina	bare-root trees	amber	mid-late summer	Yes		4
Obilinya	bare-root trees	red-blushed yellow	midsummer	Yes	purplish red	4
Pembina	bare-root trees	dark golden orange	early summer	Yes	bright red	3
Pipestone	bare-root trees	yellow	late summer	Yes	deep red	3
Purple Heart	bare-root trees	red-purple	late summer	Yes	red-purple	4
Shiro	bare-root trees	light yellow	midsummer		light yellow	5
Toka	bare-root trees	yellow	late summer	Yes	rosy purplish red	3
Underwood	bare-root trees	golden yellow	midsummer	Yes	dull red	3
Waneta	bare-root trees	orange	midsummer		reddish maroon	3
Pamela	bare-root trees			Yes	red	3
Elephant Heart	scionwood	purplish red	late summer		purple	4
Hanska	scionwood	yellow	summer		bright red	3
La Crescent	scionwood	yellow	late summer		yellow	3
Shiro	scionwood	light yellow	midsummer		light yellow	5

Additional Information

Hybrid Plums Prunus spp.

Extremely hardy crosses between various Asian and American species; may fruit even after severe winters.

Hybrid plum fruiting can be inconsistent but it’s worth the trouble! Warmer areas will see longer bloom times. Cold late springs may force blooming all at once. Both of these conditions can be optimal for plum crops. At other times, it can be a little hit or miss. Bloom times are similar for all the varieties we offer.

Hybrid plums are less susceptible to black knot than European plums and have few issues other than Japanese beetle and plum curculio attraction.

At maturity, hybrid plums are roughly 15–20' tall.

Growing Hybrid Plums

Soil: Prefers well-drained fertile soil.
Sun: Full.
Pollination: Requires a second variety. We recommend planting at least 4 different varieties close together. Including an American Plum Seedling in your grove can help ensure pollination.
Planting: See our planning and planting and pests and diseases pages for more information about soil prep, planting, and pest control.
Spacing: 15–20' apart, or closer for a thicket.

Shipping

Items from our perennial plants warehouse ordered on or before February 20 will ship from March through early May, starting with warmer areas and finishing in colder areas.

Orders placed after February 20 will ship from April to May.