Mount Royal Plum

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 Pe