The Mount Royal plum tree is a European plum variety that is known for its cold hardiness and heavy crop of sweet, dark blue plums The Mount Royal plum tree originated in Montreal, Canada, likely from a European prune plum pit or cutting brought to the city in the late 1700s. The tree was developed by French settlers involved in the fur trade.  The Mount Royal plum was selected because it survived and thrived in the extreme cold climate, unlike many other European plums and crosses. Today the Mt. Royal plum tree are sought by connoisseurs around the world. The Mount Royal plum  is very sweet, rich flavor with tender, fine-textured flesh. Medium-sized plum violet to purple skin over amber flesh. Delicious for eating fresh, baking, chutneys, and drying. Long-lived and self-fertile. For further information on the Mt. Royal plum plum see below for assistance selecting this bare root plum tree for sale. 

Considerations for Mt. Royal Plum

USDA Zones: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9

Heirloom: Yes

Harvest Period: Late

Bloom Period: Late

Pollination Requirement: Self-Fertile

Origin Date: Canada 1700's

Storage: A few weeks

Rootstock: Mariana (semi-dwarf)

Years to Bear: 2-5 years

Recommended Spacing: 12-16 ft.

Mature Size: 12-16 ft.

Water Requirements: 12-15 gallons per week May through Sept.

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Size of tree

Our trees range in height from 4-8 ft. in our field and trimmed to 4 to 5 ft. when shipped. Our young two year trees are most often feathered (side limbs). The trees diameter (caliper) is often 1/2 to 3/4 inch; *As noted by University of California Scientists and other qualified professionals the most successful trees often have caliper from 1/2" to 5/8" and usually establish faster than smaller and larger planting stock. .

Pruning tip

Basic idea for Pruning: Most fruit trees should be pruned in frost-free periods mid to late winter. (apricots best after bud break) Remove most vertical branches and shorten side branches. Fruiting wood is best on horizontal to 45 degree limbs. Learn more...

Shipping information

Shipping Note: Our fruit trees and berries are delivered to you bareroot during their winter dormancy from January through May depending on USDA zone. Trees are shipped with your invoice and helpful planting directions. There is no minimum quantity required but shipping rate for an individual tree is expensive since UPS/Fed Ex charge a dimensional weight and an additional handling fee to ship a tree. You'll find it's cost effective to consider a handful of trees,vines or our helpful Tree Starter Kits.

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