Hardiness
Zone 4 to 8
Discover the plant
Plum tree 'Toka'
FamilyRosaceae
Prunus ‘Toka’, commonly known as the 'Toka' plum, is a Japanese-American hybrid variety renowned for its spectacular spring blossoms and its essential role as a universal pollinator in orchards. Its red fruits with amber flesh, highly aromatic and sweet, are prized for their exotic flavor reminiscent of bubblegum, both for fresh consumption and for preserves. Compact and vigorous, its rounded habit is perfectly suited to Quebec residential orchards, and its abundant flowering attracts pollinating insects in spring. Although it is self-sterile, it is one of the best pollinators for a wide variety of European and Japanese plum trees. Easy to grow, it requires well-drained, fertile soil and a sunny exposure for good fruiting. The 'Toka' plum combines horticultural utility, ornamental interest, and unique flavor, making it a valuable asset for any northern fruit garden.
Soil and care
The rightconditions.
Fertilization
Apply a balanced organic fertilizer rich in phosphorus and potassium in early spring (March-April). On sandy soil, a second application may be necessary in summer.
Bloom and dimensions
The completeprofile.
Bloom periodEarly spring (April)
Flower colorWhite
Foliage colorGreen
Foliage typeObsolete
FruitingRed plum, very sweet amber flesh, bubblegum flavor, mid-season harvest
Maximum height15–20 ft (4.5–6 m)
Maximum width15–20 ft (4.5–6 m)
Growth rateSlow growth
Hardiness zoneZone 4 to 8
Minimum temperature'-34°C
