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Skiba Plum Tree
Skiba Plum Tree
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$44.00 CAD
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Skiba Plum was selected by Evelyn Skiba near Boyle, Alberta, from seedlings grown from a store bought plum. It was the hardiest seedling in the group and later gained attention after wood was shared through the Edmonton scion exchange.
The tree bears pink red fruit that may deepen toward purple in warm autumn weather. The skin is not bitter, and ripe fruit can drop readily, especially in wind. Skiba is self sterile and needs a compatible Canada plum, American plum, or Japanese plum nearby for pollination.
Photo courtesy of Evelyn Skiba.
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Growing details
- Hardiness
- Zone 2
- Fruit
- Pink red plums that can deepen toward purple in a warm fallThe skin is not bitter. Ripe fruit drops easily, especially in wind
- Mature size
- 15 to 20 ft tall
- Rootstock
- American plum
- Site and soil
- Full sun and soil that drains wellAvoid low spots where frost settles
More about this plant
Found by Evelyn Skiba
Evelyn Skiba selected this plum near Boyle, Alberta, from seedlings she raised from a store bought plum. It was the hardiest of the group. It became known among growers after wood was shared through the Edmonton scion exchange.
Cold hardinessZone 2 · Canadian maps for this plant
Zone 2 and warmer
The map shows minimum winter hardiness. Soil, moisture and summer warmth also affect how a plant grows.
About these maps
Climate: Natural Resources Canada, 1991–2020. Provincial distribution: VASCAN via retained botanical research. Province outlines: Natural Earth, public domain.
Open Government Licence – CanadaPollination
Skiba needs a compatible plum nearby to set fruit. That can be a Canada plum, an American plum or a Japanese plum.
| Plant alongside | Pollination requirement |
|---|---|
| Canada Plum Wild Seedlings | A Canada plum, one of the kinds of partner Skiba needs. This exact pairing has not been tested. |
| American Wild Plum | An American plum, one of the kinds of partner Skiba needs. This exact pairing has not been tested. |