Overview & Description

Tecumseh Plum (Prunus ‘Tecumseh’) is a productive, upright tree prized for its dense branching habit and fragrant white blossoms that appear before the foliage in spring, offering excellent ornamental value. The fruit is a productive red plum with a distinctive blue hue, featuring firm, juicy, yellow flesh that ripens in late summer. This freestone plum is good for both fresh eating and preserving, making it a versatile choice for home orchards.

Growth & Size

This variety exhibits an upright, dense, rounded growth habit. It is a moderate-growing tree, typically reaching a mature size of about 16 – 20 feet in height with a spread of 16 feet.

Additional Notes

It blooms in spring with fragrant white blossoms before foliage emerges. Hardy to Zone 3, it requires an American plum variety for pollination. An outstanding choice for home orchards, edible landscapes, and cold-climate gardens where productive red plums with blue hue, firm juicy yellow flesh, and fragrant spring blossoms are desired.