{"product_id":"plum-ox-heart-bare-root","title":"Plum, Ox Heart, Bare Root","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"657\" data-start=\"0\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"94\" data-start=\"0\"\u003ePlum, ‘Ox Heart’ (\u003cem data-end=\"38\" data-start=\"20\"\u003ePrunus domestica\u003c\/em\u003e or \u003cem data-end=\"59\" data-start=\"42\"\u003ePrunus salicina\u003c\/em\u003e, cultivar-dependent)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"657\" data-start=\"0\"\u003e‘Ox Heart’ Plum is a heirloom plum cultivar known for its large, heart-shaped fruit, rich flavor, and juicy, dark flesh. Though its exact lineage can vary depending on regional selections, it is typically a European-style plum, offering dense texture and excellent sweetness. This variety is ideal for fresh eating, preserving, and baking, and makes a beautiful addition to home orchards, fruit tree guilds, and food forests. As a bare root tree, it establishes quickly and integrates well into regenerative orchard systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"687\" data-start=\"664\"\u003eKey Characteristics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"727\" data-start=\"691\"\u003eLarge, Sweet, Heart-Shaped Fruit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"730\" data-start=\"727\"\u003eThe fruit is deep red to purple, with a distinctive heart-like shape, juicy interior, and rich flavor. Flesh is often firm and semi-freestone, perfect for fresh eating, tarts, and preserves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"985\" data-start=\"942\"\u003eReliable Yields and Mid-Season Ripening\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"988\" data-start=\"985\"\u003e‘Ox Heart’ produces a generous crop in mid to late summer, depending on climate. The fruit holds well on the tree and has good resistance to splitting, a common problem in some plums during wet spells.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1224\" data-start=\"1203\"\u003ePollination Needs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1227\" data-start=\"1224\"\u003eWhile some strains may be partially self-fertile, ‘Ox Heart’ typically requires a pollination partner for reliable yields. Good partners include ‘Methley’, ‘Santa Rosa’, or another Japanese\/European plum, depending on your regional strain.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1524\" data-start=\"1484\"\u003eVigorous Growth and Landscape Appeal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1527\" data-start=\"1524\"\u003eThis plum tree grows with a broad, spreading canopy, offering showy white blossoms in early spring, followed by dark green foliage and late-summer fruit. A great addition to orchard edges, permaculture plantings, or as a standalone fruiting tree.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1833\" data-start=\"1795\"\u003ePrefers Well-Drained, Fertile Soil\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1836\" data-start=\"1833\"\u003eLike most plums, it prefers medium, well-drained soils and does best in a sunny location with good air flow to reduce disease pressure. Add mulch and companion plants for moisture retention and pest management.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"2084\" data-start=\"2063\"\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2119\" data-start=\"2087\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"2108\" data-start=\"2087\"\u003eSun Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2167\" data-start=\"2122\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"2144\" data-start=\"2122\"\u003eSoil Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium, well-drained\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2222\" data-start=\"2170\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"2185\" data-start=\"2170\"\u003eBloom Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mid-season (April in most regions)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2249\" data-start=\"2225\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"2241\" data-start=\"2225\"\u003eBloom Color:\u003c\/strong\u003e White\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2331\" data-start=\"2252\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"2272\" data-start=\"2252\"\u003eFruit Qualities:\u003c\/strong\u003e Large, heart-shaped, red-purple skin, juicy, rich flavor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2384\" data-start=\"2334\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"2349\" data-start=\"2334\"\u003eFruit Uses:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fresh eating, baking, preserving\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2426\" data-start=\"2387\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"2412\" data-start=\"2387\"\u003eFruit Ripening Month:\u003c\/strong\u003e July–August\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2480\" data-start=\"2429\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"2454\" data-start=\"2429\"\u003eRequired Chill Hours:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 800–1,000 hours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2540\" data-start=\"2483\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"2512\" data-start=\"2483\"\u003ePollination Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Needs pollination partner\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2574\" data-start=\"2543\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"2568\" data-start=\"2543\"\u003eUSDA Hardiness Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5–8\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2828\" data-start=\"2581\"\u003e‘Ox Heart’ is a flavorful, reliable heirloom plum variety that adds sweetness and character to any diverse orchard or food forest. Its unique fruit shape and deep flavor make it a standout choice for growers who value both taste and tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Turner and Son Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Bare Root \/ 4-5' \/ Standard Halford Rootstock","offer_id":47308285444355,"sku":null,"price":24.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0675\/1128\/8067\/files\/Plum-Ox-Heart-Bare-Root-Tree-For-Sale.png?v=1760124888","url":"https:\/\/tfcnursery.com\/products\/plum-ox-heart-bare-root","provider":"The Farm Connection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}