Cherry Plum - Red Diamond

The Red Diamond Cherry Plum, Prunus 'Red Diamond', is a dwarf cherry plum from Minnesota. It is hardy and resistant to disease and insects and produces a plum that has a deep red flesh that is thick, sweet, and smooth textured.

It is an excellent plum for canning, jams, and preserves. This Cherry Plum is about 1 inch in diameter and grows on a small bush-like tree. It has a small pit, bears at a young age, and matures in mid August. Red Diamond will not produce fruit without another pollinator. This Cherry Plum is a clingstone and a good pollinator.

The Cherry Plum is a very popular ornamental tree in gardens, and is often grown for its very early flowering of pink flowers and deep purple leaves. It also displays a wonderful fall color!

* Hardy

* Disease resistant

* Popular ornamental

Plant Facts

Family	Prunus 'Red Diamond'
Mature Height	6 to 10 feet
Soil	Widely adaptable
Zones	3-8
Sun Exposure	Full sun
Characteristics	Sweet
Pollinator Required	Yes
Harvest Period	July

Quick Overview

The Red Diamond Cherry Plum, Prunus 'Red Diamond', is a dwarf cherry plum from Minnesota. It is hardy and resistant to disease and insects. It produces a plum that has a deep red flesh that is thick, sweet, and smooth textured. It is an excellent plum for canning, jams, and preserves. This Cherry Plum is about 1 inch in diameter and grows on a small bush-like tree. It has a small pit, bears at a young age, and matures in mid August. The Cherry Plum is a very popular ornamental tree in gardens, grown for its very early flowering of pink flowers and deep purple leaves. It also displays a nice color in the fall. Red Diamond will not produce fruit without a pollinizer.


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Cherry Plum - Red Diamond

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