Overview & Description

Queen of Hearts Plum (Prunus ‘Queen of Hearts’) is a late-season, medium-sized, freestone purple plum prized for its red flesh and extremely flavorful taste. This Japanese plum group variety is excellent for fresh eating and preserves, offering rich, sweet flavour that stands out among late-season plums. Its attractive purple skin and vibrant red flesh make it as beautiful as it is delicious.

Growth & Size

This variety exhibits an upright, rounded, spreading growth habit. It is a moderate-growing tree, typically reaching a mature size of about 13 – 16 feet in height with a spread of 10 feet.

Additional Notes

It blooms in spring with white to pink flowers. Hardy to Zone 3, it requires pollination with Brookred Plum, Pembina Plum, or Western Sand Cherry. Prefers moist, well-drained soil. An outstanding choice for home orchards, edible landscapes, and preserves gardens where late-season, medium-sized, freestone purple plums with red flesh and extremely flavorful taste are desired.