Plant Library

Plum Black Ice

Common Name: Plum

Botanical Name: Prunus 'Lydecker'

Variety: Black Ice

Blossom Color: White

Bloom Time: Late April, ripens early Aug.

Zone: 3 to 8

Exposure: Sun

Mature Height: 10-12'

Mature Width: 8-12'

Notes: Dark purple-black tender skin, with rich juicy red flesh on the inside, and free-stone pit that does not stick to the flesh. It's very winter hardy and ripens 2 to 3 weeks earlier then any other. Requires a pollinator such as Toka or Waneta.