Italian Prune Plum
Fruits
Intermediate
Perennial

Italian Prune Plum

Prunus domestica

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About Plant: Italian Prune Plum

European plum valued for fresh eating, baking, drying and preserves.

Growing Profile

SunlightFull Sun
WaterModerate
SoilFertile, well-drained (6.0-7.0)
Spacing12-15 feet
Height12-18 feet
Time to Harvest3-5 years
Planting DepthGraft union above soil
Germination TimeGrafted tree

Expert Growing Tips

Prune lightly and thin heavy fruit sets to protect branches.