Italian Prune Plum Tree

Italian Prune Plum delivers a bounty of deep purple, sweet‐tart fruit that ripens from mid to late summer. It sets heavy crops of medium‐sized plums that excel fresh, canned or dried into prunes. This semi‐self-fertile tree adapts to most well-drained garden soils and flourishes in full sun. Light annual pruning opens the canopy for sunlight penetration and air circulation—ideal for small orchards, backyard plantings or container culture.

Key Features
• Botanical name: Prunus domestica ‘Italian’
• Common name: Italian Prune Plum
• Hardiness zones: 4 – 9
• Exposure: Full sun
• Soil: Well-drained loam or sandy-loam; avoids waterlogged sites
• Water needs: Moderate; regular moisture during fruit development
• Size at maturity: 3–4 m tall × 2–3 m wide (approx. 10–13 ft × 6–10 ft)
• Maintenance: Moderate; prune in late winter to maintain open habit and remove crossing branches
• Advantages: Heavy, reliable crops; versatile use (fresh, canning, drying); attractive spring blossoms