Prunus domestica 'Italian'
European Plum or Italian Prune
- Large, freestone fruit with yellow flesh
- Heavy produce of high quality fruit
- One of the best varieties for drying
- Self-fertile but produces more with a pollinator
Cold Tolerant
Edible
Garden
Mass Planting
Full Sun
Spring
Attracts Butterflies
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
Prefers moist, well-drained, slightly acidic to neutral, fertile, loamy soil and full sun. Young trees can be pruned in late winter/early spring and established trees can be pruned in mid-summer. Plants can be fertilized in early spring before buds open with a balanced fertilizer. Mulching is beneficial.
Height: 12-15 ft
Spread: 12-15 ft
Bloom Color:
Zone: 5-8
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Mass Planting
- Cold Tolerant
- Garden
- Specimen
- Edible
Exposure:
- Full Sun
Habit:
- Upright
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Spring
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Butterflies
- Attracts Pollinators
Soil Moisture:
- Moist, Well-Drained
Genus Overview: Prunus
Common Name: European Plum
Deciduous, self-fertile tree with a low canopy and elliptic, finely serrated, green leaves. White, five-petaled flowers bloom in spring. Flowers are followed by small to medium sized, oval, bluish-purple plums. Fruit is juicy with a sweet but slightly tart and astringent flavor. Great for home gardens, as a windbreak or hedge.