Overview & Description

Waneta Plum (Prunus americana ‘Waneta’) is a South Dakota introduction prized for its heavy crops of large, super juicy red clingstone fruit with yellow flesh. This American plum group variety ripens from late summer to early fall, offering abundant harvests of flavorful fruit that is good for both fresh eating and canning. Its vigorous, productive nature makes it a reliable choice for home orchards and edible landscapes.

Growth & Size

This variety exhibits an upright, rounded, spreading growth habit. It is a moderate-growing tree, typically reaching a mature size of about 10 – 13 feet in height with a spread of 8 – 10 feet.

Additional Notes

It blooms in spring with white flowers. Hardy to Zone 3, Toka Plum works well as a pollinator. Prefers moist, well-drained soil. An outstanding choice for home orchards, edible landscapes, and cold-climate gardens where heavy crops of large, super juicy red clingstone plums with yellow flesh are desired for fresh eating and canning.