{"product_id":"bei-tang-plumcot","title":"Bei Tang Plumcot","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eBei Tang Plumcot\u003c\/strong\u003e is an intriguing hybrid of the Sapalta Cherry plum and Capilano Apricot. \u003cstrong\u003eIt's characterized by a sweet, distinctive flavour and freestone flesh similar to an apricot.\u003c\/strong\u003e Its parentage of Cherry plum is recognizable in its later flowering white blossoms and its memorable pink-red fruits. This plumcot grows as a multi-stem tall and wide shrub. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBei Tang \u003c\/strong\u003ePlumcots typically measure 3 to 4 cm (1.5\") and mature by late August. This variety is early-bearing, often producing fruit within just 2 to 3 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBei Tang\u003c\/strong\u003e was bred by Thean Pheh of Edmonton, Alberta.\u003c\/span\u003e In Mandarin, \u003cstrong\u003eBei Tang\u003c\/strong\u003e translates to \"Northern Candy.\" \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowers Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eIt is highly recommended that you purchase a \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003ca title=\"Canada Plum\" href=\"https:\/\/prairiehardynursery.ca\/collections\/plum-trees\/products\/canadian-plum-prunus-nigra\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCanada Plum\u003c\/a\u003e or an \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.prairiehardynursery.ca\/products\/american-plum\" title=\"American Plum\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAmerican Plum\u003c\/a\u003e to pollinate our Hybrid plums, as they are self-sterile. Western Sandcherry has also proven to be an effective pollinator for Bei Tang. Plum trees like fertile, well-drained soil. They should be planted at least 3-4m (12-15 feet) apart, and fruit can be expected around 2 to 3 years of age.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness Zone:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight at Maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.5 meters (8 feet)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpread:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.5 meters (8 feet) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well drained \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePollination:\u003c\/strong\u003e Self-sterile - Pollinators such as \u003ca title=\"Canadian Plum\" href=\"https:\/\/www.prairiehardynursery.ca\/products\/canadian-plum\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCanadian \u003c\/a\u003eor \u003ca title=\"American Plum\" href=\"https:\/\/www.prairiehardynursery.ca\/products\/american-plum\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAmerican plums \u003c\/a\u003ehave the best results; alternatively, Sandcherry has also proven effective.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLatin Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Prunus Sapalta x Capilano\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0050\/2261\/3602\/files\/BeiTang004.png?v=1761858767\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0050\/2261\/3602\/files\/BeiTang002.png?v=1761858767\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0050\/2261\/3602\/files\/BeiTang007.png?v=1761858767\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0050\/2261\/3602\/files\/BeiTang006.png?v=1761858767\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0050\/2261\/3602\/files\/BeiTang003.png?v=1761858767\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Prairie Hardy Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48674498806009,"sku":null,"price":28.48,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0820\/3173\/9129\/files\/BeiTang005.png?v=1784256924","url":"https:\/\/lecomense.com\/products\/bei-tang-plumcot","provider":"Lecomense","version":"1.0","type":"link"}