Are there any Plum Fruit trees hardy in Michigan, zone 5?
Question:
Answers:
Absolutely.
Zone 5 is on the northern edge of where most of them grow. But many offically do zone 5. I would plant them in a spot where they get plenty of sun, but are protected from the winter winds (which generally come from the west and north).
You can try Damson, Santa Rosa, and Italian (all hardy to zone 5), and Superior is hardy to zone 4. Most need a pollinator. So plant at least two varieties, two different kinds.
Santa Rosa needs no pollinator. (It will produce plums even with no other plums trees nearby)
Writing as someone who lives in zone 4, it's easy to find plum trees that will be hardy in zone 5, zone 4, even zone 3. You will have a large choice if you live in zone 5. Take a look at the plum tree listings at Raintree Nursery (www.raintreenursery.com), Miller nurseries (www.millernurseries.com), or St. Lawrence nurseries (www.sln.potsdam.ny.us). Some plums are self-fertile, and others you will need a different variety for cross-pollination. Read the descriptions carefully about fertilization before you make your choices.
Good luck!
More Related Questions & Answers...