Elephant Heart Asian Plum

Prunus salicina ‘Elephant Heart’

Elephant heart plums are bigger than most plums and usually measure 7-8cm across. The shape is oblong with rounded shoulders that taper to a point – almost heart-like! The skin is velvety, mottled yellow and ripens to purple-red. The flesh is firm, crisp and juicy – and the color varies from ruby red to golden. A fibrous pit sits at the center of the flesh, not firmly attached. Their flavor’s tart, intensely sweet and floral – with hints of vanilla and berries. Luther Burbank really hit the jackpot with this one!

These plums can grow in most US zones and need only 500-600 chill hours. They do ripen late, especially for an Asian plum, so best grown in areas with longer, hotter summers.

Cold Hardy to USDA Zone: 5

Mature Height:  15′ 

Sun: Full Sun

Ripening Time: Late Summer – August

Pollination: mostly Self Fertile

Rootstock: St. Julian A

Read our Plum Growing Guide