Prunus domestica is a flowering plant that’s fruit can be harvested during the middle to late Summer.  Ideal to use as a shade tree or as a hedge plant.  Prunes are easy to grow and need to receive full sun to bear tender fruit.

The Prune tree has an upright growth habit and produces pale pink flowers.  It is fast-growing and suitable for any size garden.

• Tolerates temperatures as low as -34°C
• Estimated height: 3-7m
• Estimated width: 5-7m
• Planting distance: 5m
• Medium chilling required
• Normal disease susceptibility

Cultivars: van der Merwe.

Pollen compatibility: Self-pollinating.

Water requirements: Water moderately.

Fun facts: Prunes are dried-out plums.