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Unique Bubblegum Flavor: Produces sweet, aromatic plums with juicy golden-orange flesh and deep red skin—perfect for fresh eating, jams, and baking.

Cold-Hardy & Self-Fertile: Thrives in cold climates down to -30°F and reliably produces fruit without a pollinator, while boosting yields when planted with other plum varieties.

Disease-Resistant & Low Maintenance: Naturally resists common plum diseases like black knot and brown rot, requiring minimal care and pruning for a healthy, productive tree.

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Why Choose Our Bubblegum 'Toka' Plum Trees?

Healthy Roots for a Strong Start: Some growers cut corners by selling bare-root or pot-bound trees that struggle to establish after planting. We grow our Bubblegum ‘Toka’ Plum Trees in large, soil-filled containers, giving them room to develop deep, healthy root systems. This means less transplant shock and faster growth when you plant them in your orchard or yard.

True-to-Type Trees for Reliable Flavor and Pollination: Shortcut growers may raise plum trees from seed, which leads to inconsistent fruit quality and unpredictable results. Our Bubblegum ‘Toka’ Plum Trees are carefully grafted from proven parent stock, ensuring you get the true ‘Toka’ flavor—famous for its unique, sweet, bubblegum-like taste—and the reliable cross-pollination it’s known for.

Grown with Care for Healthier, More Vigorous Trees: Some nurseries focus on volume, skipping important steps like balanced nutrition and pest management. We take a different approach. Each Bubblegum ‘Toka’ Plum is grown with attentive care, ensuring strong, disease-free trees that are ready to thrive and produce fruit for years to come.

Support a Small, Family-Owned Nursery: When you buy from us, you’re supporting a small, family-run nursery that values quality and customer trust over mass production. We take pride in offering trees we’d be proud to plant in our own orchards—something you won’t find at a big box store.

The Bubblegum 'Toka' Plum Tree thrives in Zones 3-8

Growing Zones for the Bubblegum 'Toka' Plum Tree

If you live in the green area above, we recommend the Bubblegum 'Toka' Plum Tree.
Your Growing Zone
Recommended Zones 3-8
Mature Height 15-20 ft.
Mature Width 15-20 ft.
Cannot Ship To AZ, OR, AR, CA, ID, LA, WA
Sunlight Full Sun
Botanical Name Prunus salicina 'Toka'

The Bubblegum 'Toka' Plum Tree thrives in Zones 3-8

Growing Zones for the Bubblegum 'Toka' Plum Tree

If you live in the green area above, we recommend the Bubblegum 'Toka' Plum Tree.
Your Growing Zone
Recommended Zones 3-8
Mature Height 15-20 ft.
Mature Width 15-20 ft.
Cannot Ship To AZ, OR, AR, CA, ID, LA, WA
Sunlight Full Sun
Botanical Name Prunus salicina 'Toka'

Description

Bubblegum 'Toka' Plum Tree – A Sweet and Productive Addition to Your Garden

The Bubblegum 'Toka' Plum Tree (Prunus salicina x Prunus americana) is an excellent choice if you want a reliable, cold-hardy, and highly productive fruit tree with incredibly sweet, juicy plums. Known for its distinctive bubblegum-like flavor, this hybrid plum tree is a favorite among home gardeners and orchard growers alike. With its vigorous growth, strong disease resistance, and self-fertile nature, the 'Toka' Plum is perfect for bringing fresh, homegrown fruit to your yard.

Why You’ll Love the 'Toka' Plum Tree

1. Unique Bubblegum-Like Flavor

The 'Toka' Plum stands out for its one-of-a-kind taste, often compared to bubblegum due to its intensely sweet, aromatic flavor. The fruit has a juicy, golden-orange flesh surrounded by a deep red skin, creating a beautiful contrast and making it one of the most visually appealing plums you can grow.

2. Heavy Producer of Delicious Plums

You can expect a high yield of plums from your 'Toka' tree each summer. This variety is well-known for producing an abundance of medium-sized fruit, ensuring you have plenty for fresh eating, baking, jams, and preserves.

3. Cold-Hardy and Resilient

The 'Toka' Plum thrives in colder climates, tolerating winter temperatures as low as -30°F (-34°C). Unlike many other plum varieties that struggle in northern zones, 'Toka' is a great option for growers in USDA zones 3-8.

4. Self-Fertile but Excellent Pollinator

One of the best qualities of the 'Toka' Plum is that it does not require another tree to produce fruit—though having another plum variety nearby will increase yields. Even better, 'Toka' is an exceptional pollinator for other plum trees, making it a valuable addition to any backyard orchard.

5. Disease-Resistant and Low-Maintenance

This plum tree has strong natural resistance to diseases such as black knot, brown rot, and leaf spot. It also requires minimal pruning and care, making it an easy-to-grow fruit tree for beginners and experienced gardeners alike.

Growing and Caring for Your 'Toka' Plum Tree

Planting Instructions

  • Best Time to Plant: Early spring or fall, while the tree is dormant.
  • Sun Requirements: Prefers full sun (at least 6-8 hours per day).
  • Soil Needs: Well-draining soil; grows best in loamy or sandy soil with a pH of 5.5-7.5.
  • Spacing: Plant trees 12-15 feet apart to allow for proper air circulation and growth.

Watering and Fertilization

  • Water deeply once a week, especially during the first two years of growth.
  • Apply a balanced 10-10-10 fertilizer in early spring to support healthy growth and fruit production.
  • Mulch around the base to retain moisture and regulate soil temperature.

Pruning and Maintenance

  • Prune annually in late winter or early spring to remove dead or weak branches.
  • Thin fruit clusters if needed to encourage larger fruit development.
  • Watch for signs of pests like aphids and plum curculio, though 'Toka' has natural resistance to many common fruit tree diseases.

Harvesting and Enjoying 'Toka' Plums

  • Ripening Time: Mid-to-late summer (typically July to August, depending on climate).
  • When to Harvest: Plums are ready when they turn deep reddish-purple and have a slight give when gently squeezed.
  • Storage: Fresh plums can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. They can also be dried, frozen, or used in preserves to enjoy their sweet flavor year-round.

Ways to Enjoy 'Toka' Plums:

  • Eat fresh for a naturally sweet, juicy treat.
  • Make delicious jams and preserves.
  • Bake into tarts, pies, or cobblers.
  • Dehydrate into chewy dried plums (prunes).

Is the 'Toka' Plum Tree Right for You?

If you're looking for a cold-hardy, disease-resistant, self-fertile, and highly productive fruit tree, the Bubblegum 'Toka' Plum Tree is an excellent choice. Its deliciously sweet, uniquely flavored plums, along with its ability to pollinate other plum trees, make it a fantastic addition to any orchard or backyard garden.

Whether you’re a beginner gardener or a seasoned grower, the 'Toka' Plum is easy to care for and rewarding to grow. Add one to your landscape today and enjoy fresh, homegrown plums for years to come!
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