{"product_id":"black-ice-plum-tree","title":"Black Ice Plum Tree","description":"\u003ch2\u003eFrost-Friendly Plum Tree\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDubbed the \u003cstrong\u003eCalifornia plum tree of the pf-midwest\u003c\/strong\u003e, Black Ice plum trees can \u003cstrong\u003ewithstand cold weather\u003c\/strong\u003e up to -30 degrees Fahrenheit! This means your tree \u003cstrong\u003ewon’t die\u003c\/strong\u003e well below freezing, so you can continue to \u003cstrong\u003ereap the reward\u003c\/strong\u003e of \u003cstrong\u003esweet, juicy plums\u003c\/strong\u003e without ever having to worry about replanting after a cold winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdd Surprising Interest to Your Landscape\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eThis Lydecker plum tree’s branches spread out and weep over the trunk creating a \u003cstrong\u003estunning architectural display\u003c\/strong\u003e to muse over every season. In the spring, \u003cstrong\u003elittle white, waxy flowers\u003c\/strong\u003e bloom against \u003cstrong\u003elush green foliage\u003c\/strong\u003e. In late July, \u003cstrong\u003ebig, purplish-black plums\u003c\/strong\u003e with \u003cstrong\u003ered and yellow flesh\u003c\/strong\u003e will fill the boughs of your tree.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGet Extremely LARGE Plums\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eThese plums aren’t just pretty — they’re big, too. Black Ice plums are the \u003cstrong\u003esize of tennis balls\u003c\/strong\u003e!\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e The Black Ice Plum tree is the love child of a California cherry plum tree and a large Japanese plum tree called P. Salicina. The Black Ice plum inherited its size from the Japanese variety making it one of the largest hybrid plums.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Black Ice is a little piece of human ingenuity in your own yard!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerhaps the JUICIEST Plum You’ve Ever Tasted\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The California cherry plum gives this black plum its \u003cstrong\u003esweet flavor\u003c\/strong\u003e. That’s why it’s known as a \u003cstrong\u003edessert plum\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Imagine baking your own \u003cstrong\u003eplum pies and tarts\u003c\/strong\u003e. You’ll only need a couple of plums per recipe since they’re \u003cstrong\u003eso big\u003c\/strong\u003e, which means you’ll have plenty more to bake and share with your neighbors, friends, and family.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSimple to Sustain, Little to Manage\u003c\/strong\u003e,\u003cbr\u003e Black Ice Plum trees \u003cstrong\u003epersevere in cold weather\u003c\/strong\u003e making them an \u003cstrong\u003eexceptional selection\u003c\/strong\u003e if you live in areas where temperatures dip below freezing. These plum trees are also \u003cstrong\u003eeasy to maintain\u003c\/strong\u003e. They only require full to partial sun light and well-drained, fertile soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Black Ice is also a \u003cstrong\u003edwarf plum tree\u003c\/strong\u003e, so it will take up \u003cstrong\u003eless space\u003c\/strong\u003e in your yard. You could even \u003cstrong\u003eplant it in a container\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLet the bees put in the work pollinating your trees, so you can sit back and enjoy the fruits of their labor while also seeing the \u003cstrong\u003espectacle of nature\u003c\/strong\u003e unfold before your eyes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVery Popular at Farmers Markets\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eIf the best farmers like this plum, you will too!  The Black Ice plum tree is well known as a \u003cstrong\u003efarmers market favorite\u003c\/strong\u003e. Impress your friends by having one of the most \u003cstrong\u003esought after plum trees around.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo need to rush the crowd and paw over plums when you can \u003cstrong\u003epick plenty at your leisure\u003c\/strong\u003e in your own yard!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePrepare for a \u003cstrong\u003efruitful summer\u003c\/strong\u003e by planting one of these \u003cstrong\u003eblack beauties\u003c\/strong\u003e yourself.  Order now!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c!-- split --\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeasonal Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCalifornia style plum bred for colder climates. Hardy in zones 4-8. Its naturally compact growth habit makes management easier. Its canopy is low, about 2’ off the ground. The mature height is about 8-12’ and its spread can be as much as 10’. Plan accordingly when spacing. Plant spacing should be between 12-15’. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocation\/Exposure\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLocation should include full sun and if possible, sheltered from excessive wind exposure. South or West facing spots out of the wind are best. Plums are tolerant of urban pollution issues and will do well in city environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAvoid planting in low lying areas where late spring frosts are more common.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePollination Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBlack Ice Plum is a Japanese-American hybrid. It is self-infertile, so requires another cultivar of compatible genetic material with the same bloom-time so they can cross-pollinate. Top choices are “Toka”(Bubblegum), “Superior”, or “American” Plum. Cross pollinating plums should be planted within 25’ of each other.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Preferences\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt’s not particular regarding pH, slightly acid or slightly alkaline is fine. Black Ice will do best in well drained soils, with average to evenly moist soil conditions.  Starting with good organic matter helps with water retention, aeration, and provides nutrients. The plum will not tolerate standing water for extended periods of time. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting – Pots\/Containers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlums are not typically grown indoors or in containers in general because of their growth habit and because of their self-infertile nature. If growing in pots or containers, be sure to provide enough space for the roots to grow into, and plan to root prune once the tree is established in the largest pot you want it in.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting -- Garden\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMake sure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting outdoors. Remove the plant from the container it came in and remove any circling roots by laying the ball on its side and removing them with shears. Dig a hole that is a few inches deeper and wider than the spread of the roots after you removed them from the container and prepared them. Make a small mound in the center of the bottom of the hole and set the tree on top of the mound. Spread the roots away from the trunk without excessively bending them. Backfill around the roots, firming the soil and watering as you go to remove air pockets. Fill the hole to the soil level the tree was grown in without covering the container’s soil with new soil. Stake if warranted due to wind exposure or tipping potential.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWater young trees heavily during the first growing season to help promote growth, then water regularly. Best to water deeply at the soil line, let the soil dry out slightly then water again. Do not let the soil become fully dry.  Water well into the early autumn, so as to have good soil moisture through the winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFertilization\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDo not fertilize young trees until they have set fruit. Once there is good fruit set, plan for regular fertilizing throughout the year. Use about a pound of Calcium Nitrate per tree; or 1.5 lbs of 10-10-10. Less fertilizer is needed if the soil medium has good organic matter from compost. Cut back fertilizer if there are signs of salt burn (burn on the leaf edges), and water the tree well after applying. Change the analysis to less nitrogen in the early fall and winter, or just avoid fertilizers altogether at that time so as to not encourage new growth during those seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeed Control\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMulch can be used, but keep it away from the trunk of the trees and don’t mulch too deep. 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