Nikolai Mount Royal Plum

*New Release*

The Nikolai Mount Royal is a European plum (Prunus Domestica) selected for it's good winter hardiness and fruit quality. This was brought to us from fruit grower Bernie Nikolai out of Edmonton, AB. Bernie has trialed many Mount Royal seedlings over the years and this one has been the most successful for him. 

This seedling is the result of several hundred open pollinated seedlings of Mount Royal grown northeast of Quebec City around the 1960s. This seedling was the very best of all the several hundred that fruited. 

Nikolai Mount Royal fruits in Zone 3, outperforming the standard Mount Royal, which typically requires protected Zone 4 conditions. It shows hardiness where standard Mount Royal plum experiences winterkill at around -37°C, making it an excellent choice for Prairie growers and other cold-climate regions.

From our taste tests, Hardy Mount Royal delivers excellent flavour on par with its parent. Fruits are approximately 5 cm (2") with a vibrant purple skin that turns dark blue-purple when fully ripe. The freestone pit releases easily from firm, juicy, sweet, and aromatic green flesh. Great for fresh eating and preserves. The tree is self-fertile and ripens in early to mid September, with good keeping quality compared to most plum varieties.

Hardiness Zone: 3

Height at Maturity:  3 meters (8-9 feet) 

Spread: 2 meters (6 feet)

Soil Preference: Well drained 

Light Exposure: Full sun

Pollination: Self-fertile 

Latin Name: Prunus Domestica 'Nikolai Mount Royal'