Plum Purple King

Plum Purple King Details

Plum Purple King produces large, purple skinned fruit with yellow flesh. White blossoms adorn the tree in spring and give rise to the fruit in summer. This variety requires another plum variety (e.g., Red Doris or Duffs Early Jewel) planted nearby to aid pollination for fruit production. This purple plum variety grows with an upright habit to about 5 m tall and 3 m wide, performing best when planted in full sun on a well-drained, sheltered site. It is tolerant of cool climates and frost, though a late frost can reduce yields. The Purple King plum is commonly planted for fruit production, particularly in warmer regions, and makes for a lovely specimen.