Black Ice Plum Rootstock/Size:Native Plum Semi-Dwarf: 4-5 ft.

Black Ice Plum Rootstock/Size:Native Plum Semi-Dwarf: 4-5 ft.Overview Black Ice is a hybrid plum that has proven itself in some of Montanas harsher spots, including sites that have dropped to around 40F. At Rod McIvers place, which hit 38F on January 12, 2024, his Black Ice trees came through with only minor tip damagewhich is a pretty remarkable performance for a dessert quality plum in that kind of cold. History & Breeding Black Ice was developed by Dr. Brian Smith at the University of WisconsinRiver Falls

Bluebell Grape – A Cold-Hardy Concord Alternative

This is a sport of McIntosh

such as Westcot and Morden 604

given that we offer it on full size Ussurian pear rootstock

and is a delightful addition to oatmeal

Maybe week or two tops

where Ed sees -47F regularly

the trees offered here are direct clones from that material

such as Zestar

Brown Snout

It’s typically positioned as a dual-purpose apple (fresh plus kitchen)

Alaska Fruit Trees lists it as one of their hardiest