Alderman Plum

Alderman is a large fruited hybrid plum with burgundy skin and golden, sweet, juicy flesh. The University of Minnesota introduced it in 1986 and reports ripening around mid August in Minnesota.

It needs a compatible pollinizer. Minnesota Extension lists Superior, Toka, American plum and Canada plum as options. Plant in full sun and well drained soil; tree size on this lot’s American plum rootstock has not been verified.

Our fall plants are grown on American plum rootstock.

Cold hardiness zone: 4

Botanical name: Prunus hybrid 'Alderman'

Fruit: Large burgundy fruit with golden, sweet and juicy flesh

Harvest: Around mid August in Minnesota

Pollination: Another compatible plum such as Canada plum, American plum, Superior or Toka

Origin: University of Minnesota introduction, 1986