Sugar Prune Plum (European)

Prunus domestica 'Sugar'

Sugar Prune is an old-timey European prune. It is only medium size, with reddish purple fruit and greenish yellow flesh. It gets its name by being so sweet and highly flavored when ripe.

Height 10-14 Feet

Spread 10-14 Feet

USDA Hardiness Zone 5-8

Prunus domestica 'Sugar' Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips Sugar prune is self-fruitful. However, it tends to be biennial, setting large crops one season and small ones the next. Thinning might help improve size on the "on" years and possibly help reduce stress on the trees so it will set more fruit the next.

A Little History about Sugar Prune Plum (European) Sugar prune was sometimes called German prune by Grandpa's ancestors who came from Germany, where is originated. It may be the source of the stories about the "sugar plum fairies".

Prunus domestica 'Sugar' Characteristics & Attributes

Bloom Character • Thin early for size • Thin heavily for size • Self-fertile • Tends to biennial bear	Fruit Characteristics • Medium size fruit	Growth Rate/Habit • Average vigor • Very productive • Upright habit	Harvest Period • Mid-season
Other Attributes • Very juicy • Very sweet	Site Requirements • Full Sun • Winter hardy	Skill Required • Easy to grow	Uses • Good for sauce • High dessert quality • Cooking or baking • Good for drying • Good for pies • Canning or freezing