Prunus x ”Mount Royal’
Mount Royal Plum Tree – Hardy & Beautiful
A cold-hardy European plum perfect for Alberta! This self-pollinating tree bursts into showy white blossoms in spring, then rewards you with sweet, blue-purple fruit in late summer. Attractive, reliable, and delicious fruit.
Size: #7 pot, approx. 6′ tall
Hardiness zone: 3/4
Height: 20′ (can be pruned to maintain desired height of 8 to 10′ for easier picking)
Spread: 10′
Sunlight: full sun
Moisture: Well-drained loam; avoid heavy clay and water logged areas. Consistent moisture during dry spells is important.
Suckering: low
Growth rate: 12-18” per year
Landscape uses: Accent, orchard
Foliage Colour: Green
Fall Foliage: Yellow
Growth Habit: rounded
Flower Colour: White
Fruit Colour: Blue
Fruit size: 4 cm
Fruit Timing: late August
Fruit Use: Fresh eating, cooking, baking, canning, drying, freezing
Pollinator: Self-Pollinating!
