{"product_id":"plum-elephant-heart-japanese-semi-dwarf","title":"Elephant Heart Plum Tree","description":"\u003cp\u003eElephant Heart Plum Tree produces one of the most dramatic fruits in the home orchard. Large, heart-shaped plums ripen beneath frosted dark reddish-purple skin, revealing juicy blood-red flesh with a rich sweet-tart balance and a subtle berry-like character. The striking interior makes every sliced fruit a showpiece, while its aromatic flavor is excellent fresh, baked into desserts, simmered into preserves, or paired with cheese.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhite spring blossoms precede a late crop that extends plum season toward fall. Developed and promoted by Luther Burbank, Elephant Heart has become a favorite among gardeners who value bold flavor and heirloom horticultural stories. This is not a quiet utility plum: it is a fruit to anticipate, cut open at the table, and share with anyone who thinks all plums taste alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eElephant Heart grows semi-dwarf on Citation rootstock and is suited to USDA zones 5–9, with a confirmed chill requirement of 500 hours or less. In suitable climates, harvest generally spans late August through late September. Plant in full sun, thin fruit, and support a strong open framework.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eElephant Heart requires a compatible Japanese plum. The confirmed available partner is \u003ca href=\"\/products\/santa-rosa-plum-tree\"\u003eSanta Rosa Plum\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eElephant Heart Plum Tree Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFruit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Large heart-shaped plums with frosted purple skin and blood-red flesh\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlavor and texture:\u003c\/strong\u003e Juicy, aromatic, rich, sweet-tart, and subtly berry-like\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest uses:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fresh eating, desserts, preserves, sauces, and cheese plates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late August to late September, with timing varying by region and season\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSDA zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5–9\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChill hours:\u003c\/strong\u003e 500 or less\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTree size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Semi-dwarf on Citation rootstock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePollination:\u003c\/strong\u003e Requires a compatible Japanese plum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended pollinizers\/companions:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/products\/santa-rosa-plum-tree\"\u003eSanta Rosa Plum\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial care:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thin assertively and develop strong scaffolds for the large fruit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSomething Special:\u003c\/strong\u003e Elephant Heart was one of Luther Burbank’s late plum introductions and received its name from the fruit’s distinctive heart-like form and size.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eOrchard Planning Resources\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/articles\/bare-root-tree-selection-guide\"\u003eBare Root Tree Selection Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/articles\/planting-bare-root-trees-for-beginners-a-comprehensive-guide\"\u003eHow to Plant Bare Root Trees\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/spreadsheets\/d\/1Rdt4TYt4fE0vpvNhXDgewxzwx4hg8xQc8_14DbtDKNc\/edit?usp=drivesdk\"\u003eFruit and Nut Tree Characteristics\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/spreadsheets\/d\/e\/2PACX-1vRTawkXXtycdiTxe58p-gVjdAzuxvNCc7sZ9wri56m0rgvBQIbRObXuK2hSdDHL08ev0R3uzcupme6D\/pubhtml\"\u003eTree Rootstock Characteristics Chart\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Grow Organic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21543609532529,"sku":"FT200","price":69.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0061\/1391\/9089\/files\/Elephant_Heart_plum2.png?v=1769757826","url":"https:\/\/www.groworganic.mom\/products\/plum-elephant-heart-japanese-semi-dwarf","provider":"Grow Organic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}