Underwood Plum Rootstock/Size:Krymsk 86 Semi-Dwarf: 2-3 ft.

Underwood Plum Rootstock/Size:Krymsk 86 Semi-Dwarf: 2-3 ft.Overview Underwood is a classic cold climate hybrid plum known for dependable survival in relatively harsh winters and for producing attractive, flavorful fruit that works well for both fresh eating and processing. Origin and History Underwood is a University of Minnesota introduction from the early 1920s. According to the bilingual plum reference hosted at Cyberfruit, it was introduced in 1921 by the University of Minnesota Fruit Breeding Farm

sweet dessert flavor

The moderate vigor makes it easier to manage with pruning and well suited to mixed orchards and diversified plantings

" The drink extract can even be used to make jelly

and the variety has thrived ever since

Nova was introduced by St

800 pounds of fruit per acre

This apple is not suitable for areas where temperatures regularly fall below -40F

So Many Uses

Cold Hardiness and Ongoing Research

“Red Wealthy” is a sport of selected for improved red coloration and later keeping

In practice

This tree will pollinate other Native American Plums