Large purple fruit, yellow flesh, sweet free stone, dries well. Italian plum trees are very productive. Self-fertile. Zone 4-9.
ZONE: 4-9
POLLINATION/BLOOM TIME: Late blooming. Self-fertile but gets the best yields with another variety of European plum. For appropriate cross pollination click HERE
RECOMMENDED GROWING AND CARE:
Full to 3/4 sun with balanced moisture. Reduce grass competition in root zone. Top dress with compost yearly. Summer prune for airflow and ease of harvest. Spur bearer with fruit throughout the tree. Late season ripening.
CHILL HOURS: n/a chill hours below 45F
DISEASE RESISTANCE: Good. Susceptible to bacterial canker.
SIZE AT MATURITY: Dwarf - 8' x 12'| Semi Dwarf – 10-16' x 15'| Standard – 20' x 20' Late season ripening.
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