'Italian Prune' Plum Trees

Italian Prune plum trees produce reliable, heavy yields of large, oval, dark purple plums with golden yellow flesh. The freestone plums are firm, with low water content and high sugar content, making them ideal for drying, canning and baking. When cooked, the flesh turns bright red-pink and develops a creamy texture. These flavourful, very sweet plums are equally good enjoyed fresh, which explains the variety's long-lasting popularity, with many considering it a staple variety for any garden or orchard.   

These long-lived trees, which are resistant to bacterial spot, are on semi-dwarf rootstock and will reach 12' tall, though they can be kept smaller with pruning. Prune plums trees in the summer to allow cuts to heal quickly in warm, dry weather. 

Italian Prune plum trees are a variety of European plum, and though they are self-pollinating, they will cross-pollinate with other European plums for increased yields.

Common names: Italian Prune Plum, Italian Plum

Edible: Fruit
Harvest timing: August

Scientific name: Prunus domestica 'Italian Prune'
Light requirements: Full sun 
Full-grown size: 12' tall and wide (semi-dwarf), or smaller with pruning
Hardiness: Zone 5
Pollination: Self-pollinating
Wildlife: Protect ripe fruit from birds and raccoons.
Origin: Coastal Mediterranean regions of Italy.
Noteworthy: Very popular variety. Excellent for fresh eating, drying, canning and baking.

WE DO NOT SHIP LIVE PLANTS. THEY ARE AVAILABLE FOR PICKUP AT OUR NURSERY IN ERRINGTON, BC.