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HANSKA PLUM
Prunus x 'Hanska'
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5 gallon Potted - 4-5 ft tall
(SKU: 20402)
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List Price $185.00 Per Plant
Hardiness Zone: 3-7 · Mature Height: 12-15 Feet · Mature Spread: 15-20 Feet
Hanska Plum is a living piece of American horticultural history, prized for its resilience, beauty, and richly flavored fruit. In early spring, bare branches are cloaked in pure white blossoms that signal the season ahead and lend a graceful presence to the landscape. By late summer into fall, the tree rewards patience with small, glossy red plums that are as charming as they are delicious.
Bred specifically for cold climates where many fruit trees struggle, Hanska Plum is a heritage hybrid developed from American and Chinese plum species. The fruit carries the smooth skin of a plum with a flavor often described as apricot-like, especially when cooked, leading to its long-standing reputation and occasional mislabeling as a "plumcot." Despite the nickname, Hanska Plum contains no apricot ancestry, making its flavor profile all the more intriguing. The yellow flesh surrounds a very small stone, offering generous edible fruit perfect for fresh eating, baking, sauces, and preserves.
Fast-growing and early bearing, Hanska Plum often fruits in its second year and matures into a compact, attractive tree well-suited to smaller gardens. It typically reaches a medium quickly, then settles into a manageable size that functions beautifully as both a fruiting and light shade tree. Reliable, productive, and undemanding, Hanska Plum is ideal for gardeners seeking something authentic, cold-hardy, and genuinely different from supermarket fruit.
Family: Rosaceae · Common Name: Cherry/Peach/Plum/Almond/Nectarine/Apricot
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HANSKA PLUM Plant Characteristics
Bark Color*
| • | Gray |
Bark Type*
| • | Smooth |
Cultural Information*
| • | Leaf Scorch - Moderate Resistance |
| • | Leaf Spot - Moderate Resistance |
| • | Powdery Mildew - Moderate Resistance |
| • | Root Rot - Low Resistance |
Flower Color*
| • | White |
Flower Type*
| • | Single Blooming |
Growth Rate*
| • | Fast |
Leaf Color Fall*
| • | Light Yellow/Brilliant Yellow |
Leaf Color Spring*
| • | Green |
Leaf Color Summer*
| • | Green |
Leaf Type*
| • | Deciduous/Herbaceous |
Preferred Soil Conditions*
| • | Adapts Well to Most Soil Types |
| • | Average |
| • | Moist |
| • | Prefers Low pH (Acidic Soils) |
| • | Tolerates Low pH (Acidic Soils) |
| • | Well-Drained |
Propagation Methods*
| • | Graft |
Season of Interest*
| • | Early Spring |
| • | Fall |
| • | Late Spring/Early Summer |
| • | Late Summer/Early Autumn |
| • | Spring |
| • | Spring Flowering |
| • | Summer |
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HANSKA PLUM Homeowner Growing & Maintenance Tips
- Recommended Soil:
- Well-drained soil with moderate fertility.
- Prefers slightly sandy or loamy soil enriched with organic matter.
- Avoid heavy, poorly drained clay soils.
- Sun Exposure:
- Full sun is essential for best flowering and fruit production.
- At least 6–8 hours of direct sunlight per day is recommended.
- Good air circulation helps maintain overall tree health.
- Irrigation Needs:
- Water regularly during the first two growing seasons to establish roots.
- Mature trees tolerate moderate drought once established.
- Consistent moisture during fruit development improves fruit size and quality.
- Feeding & Nutrients:
- Apply compost or a balanced fruit-tree fertilizer in early spring.
- Avoid excessive nitrogen, which promotes leafy growth over fruiting.
- Mulch around the root zone to conserve moisture and improve soil health.
- Pruning & Maintenance:
- Requires minimal pruning compared to many fruit trees.
- Remove dead, damaged, or overcrowded branches in late winter.
- Thin lightly to maintain an open structure and healthy airflow.
Interesting Notes About HANSKA PLUM
- A Northern Breeding Triumph: Hanska was developed by renowned plant breeder N. E. Hansen at the South Dakota Experiment Station to thrive in harsh, cold climates.
- Fruited Almost Immediately: The original trees first produced fruit in 1906 while still only two years old, an unusually early-bearing trait for fruit trees.
- Not a Plumcot After All: Though often mislabeled, Hanska contains no apricot genetics; the confusion stems from historic naming of Chinese plums with apricot-like flavor.
- Exceptionally Cold Hardy: This tree was bred specifically for regions where winter temperatures make fruit growing difficult, offering reliable harvests where others fail.
- Well-Suited for Organic Gardens: Hanska is rarely troubled by serious pests or diseases and can produce fruit even when grown alone, making it a favorite for low-input orchards.
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