Large blue prune plum with sweet yellow flesh. Late ripening & self fertile. Stanley Plum is the most popular U.S. plum tree variety originating in Geneva, NY. Zone 4-9. Photo courtesy Mark Longstroth (MSUE).
ZONE: 4-8
POLLINATION/BLOOM TIME: Very 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'
