{"product_id":"italian-plum-tree-italian-prune-plum","title":"Italian Plum Tree (Italian Prune Plum)","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"143\" data-end=\"414\"\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"416\" data-end=\"663\"\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"665\" data-end=\"781\"\u003eIn spring, the tree is covered in delicate white blossoms, followed by heavy clusters of elegant, oval-shaped fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"783\" data-end=\"960\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"783\" data-end=\"795\"\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late season (August–September)\u003cbr data-start=\"826\" data-end=\"829\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"829\" data-end=\"844\"\u003eFruit Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Freestone\u003cbr data-start=\"854\" data-end=\"857\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"857\" data-end=\"870\"\u003eBest For:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fresh eating, drying, baking, jam\u003cbr data-start=\"904\" data-end=\"907\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"907\" data-end=\"923\"\u003ePollination:\u003c\/strong\u003e Self-fertile\u003cbr data-start=\"936\" data-end=\"939\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"939\" data-end=\"954\"\u003eUSDA Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5–9\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"962\" data-end=\"1118\"\u003eIf you’re looking for a productive, easy-growing plum with traditional flavor and excellent versatility, the Italian Plum Tree is a proven orchard favorite.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFruit image shown is a representative AI-generated rendering for reference. Actual fruit appearance may vary.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45864528937099,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0707\/6305\/3195\/files\/ChatGPTImageMar2_2026_04_11_27PM.png?v=1772489506","url":"https:\/\/thearkfarms.com\/products\/italian-plum-tree-italian-prune-plum","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}