French European Plum Tree

The French Prune Plum Tree is a mid season, self-fertile, mild flavored, deep reddish black plum. When looking for the optimal plum for canning or drying the French Prune Plum is a wonderful choice. Latin Name: Prunus sp. Site and Soil: Plums like 1/2 day to full sun and well-drained soil. Rootstock Description: A semi-dwarf rootstock for Plums and other stone fruits, Marianna produces trees 10′-12′ in height or less. Pollination Requirements: Self-fertile, but will produce the best crop when cross-pollinated with another European variety. Hardiness: Hardy to -25° F. Bearing Age: 3-6 years after planting Size at Maturity: 10-12 ft. in height. Taste: Mild, sweet flavor Fruit Skin: Deep reddish to black Fruit Flesh: Amber Bloom Time: March Ripening Time: July to early August Yield: 50+ lbs. Pests & Diseases: Our plums are not bothered by pests. Bacterial Canker can occasionally damage trunks or branches. Symptoms of this disease are exudations of amber-colored sap. Spraying lime-sulfur or copper in the fall and early spring can help control Bacterial Canker. USDA Zone: 4-9