Prunus Domestica 'Skyscraper'
Columnar Plum Tree 'Skyscraper'
Prunus Domestica - Plum Tree - is a deciduous fruiting tree that can be fan-trained (approx. 2m.x3m), bush-trained (approx, 4m. high) half-standard (up to 6m. high) or standard (up to 8m. high). Some varieties are self-fertile (ie do not need a pollinator) and some require a second variety tree as a pollinator. The white flowers appear in Spring, and the fruit, which have a single stone, ripen in late Summer. Columnar tree 'Skyscraper' was new to the market in 2016. Because of it's columnar growth it is a variety that is suitable for where space is limited. It bears medium-sized purple fruit from mid Summer.
Contributed by @Rosalynn
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Full sun
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Occasional watering
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Full Frost Hardy: 5F (-15°C)
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Moist and free draining
Common name
Columnar Plum Tree 'Skyscraper'
Latin name
Prunus Domestica 'Skyscraper'
type
Fruiting tree
family
Rosaceae
ph
5.0 - 6.5 Acid - Neutral
Plant & bloom calendar
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Best time to plant
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When the plant will bloom
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When to harvest
full grown dimensions
Prunus Domestica 'Skyscraper'
Prunus Domestica - Plum Tree - is a deciduous fruiting tree that can be fan-trained (approx. 2m.x3m), bush-trained (approx, 4m. high) half-standard (up to 6m. high) or standard (up to 8m. high). Some varieties are self-fertile (ie do not need a pollinator) and some require a second variety tree as a pollinator. The white flowers appear in Spring, and the fruit, which have a single stone, ripen in late Summer. Columnar tree 'Skyscraper' was new to the market in 2016. Because of it's columnar growth it is a variety that is suitable for where space is limited. It bears medium-sized purple fruit from mid Summer.
Flowering
From Late Winter TO Mid Spring
Although plum trees are frost hardy, the flowers - essential for fruiting - are very susceptible to frost. If frost is threatened during the flowering period, protect the flowers with horticultural fleece.
Planting
From Late Autumn TO Mid Winter
Plant plum trees in the dormant season, in a sheltered position where the tree will get plenty of sunshine. Dig a large hole, and put a good amount of organic material in the bottom of the hole to help with drainage.