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Oak Summit Nursery

Sapalta Cherry Plum (‘Sapa’ × Prunus sp.)

Sapalta Cherry Plum (‘Sapa’ × Prunus sp.)

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The Sapalta Cherry Plum is an open pollinated seedling of Sapa, a Canadian introduction from Brooks, Alberta.  It has reddish purple fruits that ripen in mid August, the fruit is very similar to Sapa. The plums have deep purple flesh with a firm texture and a tart skin, offering a sweet tart flavor suitable for fresh eating, canning, and making jams. 

Cold Hardiness Zone: 3
Mature Size: 8-10 ft

Here's a comparison of the cherry plum cultivars we're growing.

Name Year Breeding Parentage Flesh Color Skin Color Fruit Size
Compass 1896 Sand cherry (Prunus besseyi) × “Minor” plum (Prunus hortulana) Yellowish Dark purple-red ~2.5 cm
Sapa 1908 Sand cherry (P. besseyi) × ‘Sultan’ (P. salicina) Dark purple Purple, bluish bloom ~2.5 cm
Opata 1908 Sand cherry (P. besseyi) × ‘Gold’ (P. salicina) Yellow-green Green with red-purple overlay 2.5–3 cm
Kappa 1960 Sand cherry (P. besseyi) × Japanese plum (P. salicina) Yellow-green Bluish-black Small
Sapalta 1941 ‘Sapa’ × open pollinated Dark purple Reddish-purple Small–medium
Dura 1942 ‘Sapa’ seedling Red Green with purple blotching ~3.5 cm
Manor 1945 ‘Sapa’ seedling Dark red Dark purple-red 2.5–3 cm


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