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Empress Plum

Empress Plum

Prunus domestica 'Empress'

The Empress plum ripens in early September and produces a deep blue fruit that is larger than the President plum. The strong, vigourous tree bears a firm, fine textured, yellow fleshed fruit.

Empress Plum Pricing

Item # Description Price
140 Empress Plum on Standard (Lovell peach) root, Extra Large 5/8" up caliper grade $21.99 Add Add to Cart
1045 Empress Plum on Standard (Lovell peach) root, 2 -Extra Large grade $24.99 Add Add to Cart

Height

10-14 Feet

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Spread

10-14 Feet

USDA Hardiness Zone 5-8

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Prunus domestica 'Empress'
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips

Empress will set heaviler crops with another European plum or prune pollinating it, like President.

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A Little History about Empress Plum

Empress is gaining popularity and Grandpa was told by his eastern European friends that it makes an excellent brandy. Grandpa loved his brandy, but blackberry was his favorite.

Prunus domestica 'Empress' Characteristics & Attributes

Bloom Character
• Pollinizer needed
Fruit Characteristics
• Large fruit
Growth Rate/Habit
• Very vigorous
• Upright habit
Harvest Period
• Late summer
• Mid-season
Other Attributes
• Sweet
• Very juicy
Site Requirements
• Full Sun
• Winter hardy
Skill Required
• Average skill
Uses
• High dessert quality
• Cooking or baking
• Canning or freezing