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Alderman

Also known as Alderman Plum

The short answer

Alderman grows in USDA zones 3–8[1]. It needs a pollination partner[2].

Growing facts

Alderman growing facts
Chill requirementNot published for this variety
HardinessUSDA zones 3–8[1]
PollinationNeeds a pollination partner, bloom group 3[2]
Harvest windowAugust[2]
Years to bearing3–5 years (typical for plums)[3]
AppearanceBurgundy-red skin; golden yellow, sweet and juicy flesh[2]
Alderman plumSpecies illustration — no historical watercolor exists for this cultivar

Pollination partners

Alderman blooms in group 3. The closest bloom-time matches make the most reliable partners:

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Notes

  • Hybrid plum; ripens late August and requires a pollinizer such as Superior, Toka or Compass.[2]
  • Rated good for hardiness in zone 4 and fair in zone 3.[1]

A year with your Alderman

When the work happens for a plum in USDA zone 6, anchored to typical frost dates.

Months for pruning, thinning, spray-timing windows, and harvest for Plum in zone 6
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See the full month-by-month plum calendar for zone 6 →

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Questions

What hardiness zones suit Alderman?
Alderman grows in USDA zones 3–8.
Is Alderman self-pollinating?
No — Alderman needs a compatible pollination partner nearby.

Sources

  1. [1] Clemson Cooperative Extension (Home & Garden Information Center). Plum (HGIC 1362) — accessed July 2026
  2. [2] University of Minnesota (Minnesota Hardy / Horticultural Research Center). Plums — Minnesota Hardy — accessed July 2026
  3. [3] Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. How soon will a newly planted fruit tree begin to bear fruit? (Yard and Garden FAQ) — accessed July 2026