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Plum German Prune
German Prune Plum
The dark purple fruit has a spicy flavour, high sugar content, and yellow flesh. Use for fresh eating, canning, or drying. Ripens late August.
- » Prunus domestica 'German Prune'
- » Large-sized, oval-shaped, dark purple fruit
- » Flesh is sweet and juicy
- » Good for drying or preserving
- » A hardy cultivar
- » Ripens: Late August
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- Category:Fruit
- Hardiness Zone:4
- Height:4-5 m
- Spread:4-5 m
Exposure
| • | Full Sun |
Attracts Wildlife
| • | Attracts Birds |
Growth Rate
| • | Medium |
Habit
| • | Rounded |
Foliage Color
| • | Green |
Planting instructions
| • | Container Plants |
Additional Information about Plum 'German Prune'
'German Prune' is a European plum. European plums are self-pollinating, however, fruit size and quantity improve with cross-pollination from another European or some, but not all, hybrid plums.
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Plum 'German Prune'
Plums grow best in a moist, well-drained loam or clay soil, in full sun. Early, spring flowers are very showy adding to its visual appeal.