Fruits
Prunus 'Hanska'
Hanska hybrid plum
A cold-hardy plum bred from American and Chinese-plum parentage. Its small, clingstone fruit has bright-red skin with a blue bloom and yellow flesh; it is good fresh or cooked.
At a glance
- Sun
- Full sun
- Water
- Even moisture; well-drained soil
- Hardiness
- Cold-hardy to USDA zone 3 (grower reference)
Sizes & prices
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Catalog updated September 8, 2026. This is not a live stock count; please call to confirm availability and price.
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Pollinators & wildlife
- Attracts
- Bees
Fruit & harvest
- Tri-state harvest
- Plum season is generally August–September; cultivar and weather shift the date.
- First bearing
- About 4–6 years after planting; tree age and growing conditions affect timing.
- Harvest
- Midseason
- Pollination
- Not self-fruitful. Plant a compatible Japanese, hybrid or native American plum with overlapping bloom; European plums will not pollinate it.
Growing & care
- Care & pruning
- Prune for light and airflow and thin heavy fruit sets where needed. Choose a protected site away from frost pockets.
- Rootstock & size
- For grafted fruit trees, mature size and time to fruit depend on the rootstock as well as pruning. Check the individual tree tag when selecting planting space.
- Size & rootstock
- Mature size and spacing depend on the cultivar and rootstock. Ask which rootstock is supplied before choosing a planting location.
Sources & photo credits
University of Kentucky Extension
Oregon State University Extension
University of Missouri Extension
University of Maryland Extension
Photo: Franca (image resized for display) · CC BY 2.0
Reviewed October 1, 2026. Growing conditions vary by location.