European Plum
(Prunus x domestica)
Plums like full to 1/2 day sun, well drained soil and are hardy to -30°F (USDA zone 4). Bloom time is around April and ripening time is around August with a yield of 50+ pounds per tree. Trees begin to produce 2-3 years after planting. Pollination requirements depends on the variety, but most European Plum trees are partially self-fertile (meaning they can produce some fruit on their own, but can produce much more if planted near a different variety of European Plum). 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.
4 Way Combo Surprise, Plum
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Get 4 European plum varieties on one tree with our 4 Way Combo plum tree. These trees have been grafted with a random combination of four of the following six varieties: Stanley, Yellow Egg, Brooks, Italian, Seneca, and Green Gage.
No need to plant a second tree for cross-pollination since the different varieties on this tree will pollinate each other.
These trees will be approximately 4-5 feet tall and will have nearly 1" thick trunks (7/8" caliper).
Brooks, Plum
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This popular variety is a sport of the Italian plum and produces very large, sweet and delicious fruit. The tree naturally stays small, only getting to about 10-15 feet tall, which makes it perfect for just about any space. Despite it's small size, Brooks is a vigorous and reliable producer. The dark purple fruit has an attractive yellow flesh and is of high quality. Its great for fresh eating, but if you can't get to them right away, they store quite well. Additionally, Brooks plums are great for cooking with, canning and its one of the best plums for drying. Brooks is a mid-season producer and is hardy to USDA zone 5.
Partially self-fertile (can produce some on it's own, but can produce much more if planted near a different variety of English plum).
Green Gage, Plum (Semi-Dwarf)
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This very valuable heirloom variety of plum was first brought to America in the 17th century. The fruit is oval shaped, with a greenish-yellow color, a firm texture, and cling-free stone. They are juicy, richly flavorful, honey sweet and they ripen around July. They are great for canning, desserts and preserves if you can resist eating them all right off the tree!
Green Gage will be an attractive addition to your yard or orchard with it's deep green foliage and pretty blossoms. Despite staying a compact size, you can expect to get large crops at maturity.
Self-fertile - can produce fruit on it's own.
Imperial Epineuse, Plum (Semi-Dwarf)
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Originally from France, this very old variety of European prune plum was first brought to the US in 1883. The oval fruit is medium-sized with purple-blue skin and amber-yellow flesh with excellent, sweet flavor. These delicious prunes are wonderful eaten fresh, dried or canned and are easy to process with their cling-free stones. A very productive variety, Imperial Epineuse trees have a very upright growing habit with less natural spread than other varieties of plum.
Pollinator required - must plant near another variety of European plum for fruit production.
These trees will be about 4-5 feet tall and with nearly 3/4" thick trunks (11/16" caliper).
Italian, Plum (Semi-Dwarf)
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This dark purple, freestone plum features sweet and delicious, firm, amber flesh. Great for fresh eating and excellent for drying. this European variety is productive, reliable and easy to grow. Italian ripens in late August into September.
Partially self-fertile (can produce some on it's own, but can produce much more if planted near a different variety of English plum).
Nadia, Pluerry (Plum/Cherry) (Semi-Dwarf)
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Developed in Australia, Nadia is an interesting cross between Supreme cherry and Black Amber Asian plum (this is a natural cross, not GMO). The fruit is juicy and sweet/tart with a strong plum flavor and a hint of cherry. Ripening at a size smaller than a plum, but larger than a cherry, Nadia fruit tends to be firm and stores well.
Some say Nadia is self-fertile, others say no. This is a new variety for us, so we are unsure. For best results it would be a good idea to plant Nadia near a compatible Asian Plum such as Toka, Shiro, Beauty or Santa Rosa. For more pollination information please see this link here.
Seneca, Plum
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Developed by the NY Agricultural Experiment Station, Seneca produces large crops of wonderfully sweet and delicious plums. These reddish-blue plums are exceptionally large with cling-free stones and attractive amber colored flesh. They are great for fresh eating, canning or made into your favorite plum preserve. With an upright growing habit, Seneca trees are vigorous and highly productive with excellent disease resistance. Cold hardy to USDA zone 5.
Partially self-fertile - can produce fruit alone, but will produce more if planted near a different variety of Plum.
Stanley, Plum
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Large purplish black with yellow flesh. Sweet, juicy. Mid-season, good canning.
Often considered the standard by which other Plum / Prune varieties are judged Stanley Plum is a consistent producer of beautiful, easy-to-grow plums with deep blue-purple skin and a delicious, sweet yellow flesh. The fruit is firm yet tender and free-stone. They are great for eating fresh and ideal for drying and baking.
Self-fertile - can produce fruit on its own.
Yellow Egg, Plum (Semi-Dwarf)
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Also known as Pershore, this plum variety is a reliable producer of heavy crops of large oval, bright yellow fruit. If ripened fully on the tree (which takes place about mid-season) the fruit is soft and sweet with a tangy flavored skin. They can also be picked early and stored for several weeks. When picked early they will be tart, but when cooked they become a beautiful golden yellow puree with delicious plum flavor perfect for jams or using in pie filling.
Yellow Egg trees are compact in size and hardy. The flowers even have some frost resistance, so are perfect for those who sometimes get the unexpected late-spring frost.
Partially self-fertile - can produce fruit alone, but will produce more if planted near a different variety of Plum.