The Dwarf Italian Prune Tree is known for its late-season, deep purple plums with amber-colored flesh and a rich, sweet flavor. The fruit is firm yet juicy, making it excellent for fresh eating, drying into prunes, baking, preserves, and canning. This tree has a compact growth habit, making it well-suited for small yards, home orchards, and edible landscapes. In spring, it produces abundant white blossoms that give way to heavy clusters of fruit that typically ripen in late summer to early fall.
Mature Height: 8–10 feet
Spacing: 8–10 feet apart
Interesting Information:
Italian Prune plums are highly valued for their versatility, especially for drying, as they naturally have high sugar content and low moisture.
This variety is self-pollinating, meaning it does not require another plum tree to produce fruit, though yields may increase with a second plum nearby.
The tree is known for its reliable productivity and can bear heavy crops once established.
Its fragrant spring blossoms attract bees and other pollinators, supporting overall garden health.
The Dwarf size allows for easier pruning, harvesting, and maintenance while still producing full-sized fruit.
Italian Prune plums ripen later in the season, extending the harvest window after many other stone fruits are finished.
Grow Zone: 5–9
The Dwarf Italian Prune Tree is known for its late-season, deep purple plums with amber-colored flesh and a rich, sweet flavor. The fruit is firm yet juicy, making it excellent for fresh eating, drying into prunes, baking, preserves, and canning. This tree has a compact growth habit, making it well-suited for small yards, home orchards, and edible landscapes. In spring, it produces abundant white blossoms that give way to heavy clusters of fruit that typically ripen in late summer to early fall.
Mature Height: 8–10 feet
Spacing: 8–10 feet apart
Interesting Information:
Italian Prune plums are highly valued for their versatility, especially for drying, as they naturally have high sugar content and low moisture.
This variety is self-pollinating, meaning it does not require another plum tree to produce fruit, though yields may increase with a second plum nearby.
The tree is known for its reliable productivity and can bear heavy crops once established.
Its fragrant spring blossoms attract bees and other pollinators, supporting overall garden health.
The Dwarf size allows for easier pruning, harvesting, and maintenance while still producing full-sized fruit.
Italian Prune plums ripen later in the season, extending the harvest window after many other stone fruits are finished.
Grow Zone: 5–9
