Stanley Prune

Prunus domestica 'Stanley'

Grandpa's Choice ™ Stanley prune is a fine prune-type plum with excellent quality suited for fresh eating, canning, preserves and drying. Fruit is large in size, with dark blue skin and a greenish-yellow, fine grained flesh. The tree is early bearing and a heavy, annual bearer of fruit. It is quite hardy and ripens around Labor Day.

Pricing

Stanley Prune on Standard (PEACH) root, Extra large 5/8" up caliper grade    -    $19.99 Stanley Prune on Standard (PEACH) root, 2 year-XL grade    -    $21.99

Height 10-15 Feet

Spread 10-12 Feet

USDA Hardiness Zone 5-8

Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips Stanley, like most European type plums, is mostly self-fertile and will set nice crops without other pollinators, but extra ppollination always helps. Stanley is suceptible to black knot, which should be cut out and off the tree as soon as possible to control.

A Little History Stanley was bred in Geneva, New York at the New York State Experiment Station. Grandpa grew mostly Stanley prunes on his farm for the market because it was so outstanding.

Characteristics & Attributes

Bloom Character • Self-fertile • Early blooming	Fruit Characteristics • Medium size fruit • Freestone	Growth Rate/Habit • Early to bear • Average vigor • Very productive • Upright habit	Harvest Period • Late summer
Other Attributes • Somewhat tart • Keeps well • Grandpa's Choice™ • Sweet	Site Requirements • Winter hardy • Full Sun	Skill Required • Easy to grow	Uses • Canning or freezing • High dessert quality • Cooking or baking