Princess Kay Flowering Plum

Princess Kay is a compact flowering selection of Canada plum, distinguished by dense, fragrant double blossoms that open white and gradually take on a light pink tint. Flowers appear before the leaves in late April or early May, while dark bark and occasional red fall color extend its seasonal display. [Colorado Tree Coalition](https://www.coloradotrees.org/find/plumprincesskay) · [Ask Extension](https://ask.extension.org/kb/faq.php?id=899721) ## Placement Plant in full sun and soil with good drainage and consistent moisture. The rounded, densely branched crown typically reaches about 15 to 20 feet tall and 12 to 15 feet wide, fitting smaller yards and sites beneath utility lines. Double flowers mean fruit set is minimal, so choose this tree for its blossoms, form, and bark rather than a dependable plum crop. [Colorado Tree Coalition](https://www.coloradotrees.org/find/plumprincesskay) ## Seasonal Interest The flowers last roughly a week or more in spring. The leaves are medium to dark green, sometimes turning red in autumn, and prominent pale lenticels contrast with the dark brown to nearly black bark in winter. [Colorado Tree Coalition](https://www.coloradotrees.org/find/plumprincesskay) ## Maintenance Protect early flower buds from late freezes where possible, and avoid excess lawn fertilizer near the root zone because it can favor leafy growth over flowers. Keep soil consistently moist while maintaining good drainage. [Colorado Tree Coalition](https://www.coloradotrees.org/find/plumprincesskay) · [Ask Extension](https://ask.extension.org/kb/faq.php?id=899721)