USDA Certified Organic Italian plum tree, (syn. Fellenberg), produces a large, long, oval fruit; purple to dark blue skin over greenish-yellow flesh that turns red when cooked. Italian prune plum has very sweet flesh is good for eating fresh, cooking, canning and drying. The Italian plum tree often overbears so a bit thinning is often in order. Self-fertile. For further information on the Italian prune plum see below for assistance selecting this heirloom plum tree for sale. Considerations for Italian Prune Plum USDA Zones: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 Heirloom: Yes Harvest Period: Late Bloom Period: Late Pollination Requirement: Self-Fertile Origin Date: Europe 1850's Storage: A few weeks Rootstock: Mariana (semi-dwarf) Years to Bear: 2-5 years Recommended Spacing: 12-16 ft.Mature Size: 12-16 ft.Water Requirements: 12-15 gallons per week May through Sept. [TABS] Size of tree Our trees range in height from 4-8 ft. in our field and trimmed to 4 to 5 ft. when shipped. Our young two year trees are most often feathered (side limbs). The trees diameter (caliper) is often 1/2 to 3/4 inch; *As noted by University of California Scientists and other qualified professionals the most successful trees often have caliper from 1/2" to 5/8" and usually establish faster than smaller and larger planting stock. . Pruning tip Basic idea for Pruning: Most fruit trees should be pruned in frost-free periods mid to late winter. (apricots best after bud break) Remove most vertical branches and shorten side branches. Fruiting wood is best on horizontal to 45 degree limbs. Learn more... Shipping information Shipping Note: Our fruit trees and berries are delivered to you bareroot during their winter dormancy from January through May depending on USDA zone. Trees are shipped with your invoice and helpful planting directions. There is no minimum quantity required but shipping rate for an individual tree is expensive since UPS/Fed Ex charge a dimensional weight and an additional handling fee to ship a tree. You'll find it's cost effective to consider a handful of trees,vines or our helpful Tree Starter Kits. [/TABS]
