Bubblegum Toka Plum Tree

Light Needs

Full Sun

(At Least 6 Hours of Direct Sunlight)

Mature Height

15-20 Feet

Mature Spread

15-20 Feet

Growing Zones

3 to 8

Sweet, aromatic, and tough as nails, Bubblegum ‘Toka’ loads up late summer with reddish-purple plums that taste like juicy plum candy with a hint of spice. Fragrant spring bloom draws pollinators, glossy foliage looks sharp all season, and the naturally manageable size suits side yards, edible borders, and even large containers in cold climates. A proven performer from northern gardens to temperate backyards.

Bubblegum ‘Toka’ Plum Tree Care

Give ‘Toka’ a sunny site (at least 6–8 hours) with good air flow and soil that drains well—loam or sandy loam is ideal, pH roughly 6.0–7.0. Keep moisture steady from flowering through fruit fill: water deeply when the top couple of inches dry out, easing off slightly near ripening for concentrated flavor. Work in compost at planting and top up each spring; if growth is modest, use a balanced, slow-release fertilizer.

Prune during winter dormancy to a light, open canopy (modified leader or vase) that lets light into fruiting wood; remove crossing shoots and renew older spurs over time. Thin young fruit so clusters don’t overload branches. Noted for cold hardiness (approx. USDA Zones 3–8). ‘Toka’ can set some fruit alone but yields best with a compatible plum or plum-hybrid nearby; its bloom is famously attractive to pollinators and often improves set on neighboring trees.

Bubblegum ‘Toka’ Plum Tree Spacing

Mature size is typically 12–18 ft tall and wide (depending on rootstock and pruning). Plant 12–15 ft apart for stand-alone trees with good light on all sides; for a compact orchard row, 10–12 ft works with annual pruning.

Near patios or paths, allow 6–8 ft of clearance for branch spread and easy picking. One tree per large container (20–24"+ diameter) with a sturdy stake or small trellis.

Why Grow Bubblegum ‘Toka’ Plum Tree?

• Distinctive “bubblegum” sweet-spicy flavor on juicy, reddish-purple fruit

• Cold-tolerant workhorse for short-season regions (Zones ~3–8)

• Highly attractive bloom that boosts pollination for itself and nearby plums

• Manageable canopy for small yards; suitable for large containers

• Great fresh, in fruit salads, dehydrated, or turned into bright, tangy jam

A cheerful, cold-ready plum with standout flavor—plant ‘Toka’ for head-turning blossoms in spring and bowls of uniquely delicious fruit as summer winds down.