Burdekin plum

Pleiogynium timorense

Large tropical and subtropical Queensland tree with dark-purple, plum-like fruit.

Hardiness ratings

Burdekin plum hardiness across the four zone systems
SystemRatingTemperature rangeHow to read it
USDA hardiness zone Zone 10–12 −1.1 °C to 15.6 °C Plant tolerates down to this zone
RHS hardiness rating H2 1 °C to 5 °C Plant needs at least this level of cold tolerance
Canadian plant hardiness zone Zone 9 −1 °C and warmer Plant tolerates down to this zone
Australian (ANBG) zone Zone 5–7 5 °C and warmer Plant tolerates down to this zone

Growing notes

  • Fruit is eaten after it softens off the tree — it is too astringent straight from the branch
  • A large, handsome shade tree in warm climates — allow plenty of room
  • Frost-tender; not reliably hardy outdoors in Canada

Categories

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Reference

Burdekin plum on Wikipedia