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Can You Grow Plum in Nova Scotia?

Canada · Canadian Zone 6 · zones 5, 6

Grows well here

Plums grow well here and are among the most forgiving fruit trees for the home grower.

Plant zones

3a–9a

Nova Scotia last frost

early April

Nova Scotia first frost

late October

Days to harvest

3–6 years

About Plum

Plums are one of the easiest and most reliable home orchard trees — hardy, adaptable, and heavily productive, with European and Japanese types for different climates.

Plant in full sun with good drainage. Most need a pollinator, so plant two compatible varieties. Thin fruit for size. Trees bear in 3-6 years.

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Gardening in Nova Scotia

Nova Scotia has a maritime climate moderated by the Atlantic. Most of the province is Zone 5b-6a; the Annapolis Valley is Zone 6a-6b and one of Canada's premier apple-growing regions.