Grafted to Order
ORDERS FOR 2026 ARE NOW CLOSED. WE ARE ACCEPTING ORDERS FOR 2027.
All of our trees are grafted to order. Trees purchased in Spring 2026 will be grafted during the growing season and will be ready for pickup in Fall 2026.
This process allows us to grow healthy young trees while preserving heirloom varieties.
Italian Plum Tree (Italian Prune Plum)
Italian Plum Tree (Italian Prune Plum)
The Italian Plum Tree is a classic European variety known for its deep purple skin, sweet amber flesh, and exceptional drying quality. Also called Italian Prune, this freestone plum is prized for fresh eating, baking, preserves, and especially for making homemade prunes.
The fruit is firm, richly flavored, and ripens in late summer, offering dependable harvests year after year. Italian Plum trees are self-fertile, making them an excellent choice for backyard growers who want reliable production from a single tree.
In spring, the tree is covered in delicate white blossoms, followed by heavy clusters of elegant, oval-shaped fruit.
Harvest: Late season (August–September)
Fruit Type: Freestone
Best For: Fresh eating, drying, baking, jam
Pollination: Self-fertile
USDA Zones: 5–9
If you’re looking for a productive, easy-growing plum with traditional flavor and excellent versatility, the Italian Plum Tree is a proven orchard favorite.
Fruit image shown is a representative AI-generated rendering for reference. Actual fruit appearance may vary.
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