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Skiba Plum Tree
Skiba Plum Tree
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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 2Oak Summit nursery rating
- Site and soil
- A sunny site protected from harsh wind, with freely draining soil. Avoid standing water and frost pockets; premature spring warming beside a south wall can increase blossom-frost exposure.Crop guidance; local conditions can vary
- Mature size
- 4.6–6.1 m tallReference size; site, pruning and stock can affect growth
- Fruit
- Pink-red plums that may deepen towards purple in warm autumn weather. The nursery description notes non-bitter skin and a tendency for ripe fruit to drop, especially in wind.From the reviewed product description
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 – Canada