Cherry Plum - Red Diamond

The Red Diamond Cherry Plum, Prunus 'Red Diamond', is a dwarf cherry plum from Minnesota. It is hardy and resistant to disease and insects. It produces a plum that has a deep red flesh that is thick, sweet, and smooth textured. It is an excellent plum for canning, jams, and preserves. This Cherry Plum is about 1 inch in diameter and grows on a small bush-like tree. It has a small pit, bears at a young age, and matures in mid August. The Cherry Plum is a very popular ornamental tree in gardens, grown for its very early flowering of pink flowers and deep purple leaves. It also displays a nice color in the fall. Red Diamond will not produce fruit without a pollinizer.