Oak Summit Nursery
Sapalta Cherry Plum (‘Sapa’ × Prunus sp.)
Sapalta Cherry Plum (‘Sapa’ × Prunus sp.)
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$12.00 USD
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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 |
Plant Details
Our cherry plums are own rooted plants.
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