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Kirke's Blue European Plum - Raintree Nursery
Kirke's Blue European Plum - Raintree Nursery

Kirke's Blue European Plum

Size: Dwarf (4'-5')
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$64.99 - $64.99
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$64.99 - $64.99
$64.99
SKU C160

Prunus domestica 'Kirke's Blue'

Introduced by Joseph Kirke of London in 1830, this large, round, dark blue plum is still the finest flavored of all. Each August, trees at the Wisley Royal Horticultural gardens produce incomparable freestone fruit with yellow, drippingly juicy flesh and fantastic flavor.

This particular variety will flourish in dry spring regions that enjoy solid summer heat. Partially self fertile in many locations, and larger yields of this fabulous fruit with a pollinizing partner.

USDA Zone: 5-9

Grow Height:  12'

Sun: Full Sun

Ripening Time: August

Pollination: Partially Self Fertile

Rootstock: St. Julian A

Read our Plum Growing Guide

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NuttingBumpus
Sleeper

I have Kirke's Blue on St. Julian A rootstock. In 2024 it produced maybe a dozen blooms but set no fruit. In '25 its bloom time matched that of Ersinger from beginning to end (which end date matched the beginning of full bloom for my midseason blooming apples) and set 7 fruit. They were round, mid-sized, navy blue, 20-22Brix (roughly percent) and offered vanilla undertone in my dry hot conditions in north Spokane. Two were forgotten in the bottom of my fridge until the end of October and still surprisingly good. The tree has been trouble-free. In both years one or two mornings of frost occurred during the plum bloom.

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Nancy V.
Shipping

Our order came in wonderful shape. The box had no damage. Once opened condition of the tree was great. The roots looked in tact and healthy.It was planted the day it arrived. As the hole was predug. Thank you.

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Kelly

Alive and In good shape all products to date have been top notch. Definitely worth the few extra pennies to get top quality plants

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Jane A.

Excellent customer service and nice looking tree.