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.

Pricing

Sugar Prune on Standard (Myro) root, Extra Large 5/8" up caliper grade    -    $21.99 Sugar Prune on Standard (Myro) root, 2 year-XL grade    -    $23.99

Height 10-14 Feet

Spread 10-14 Feet

USDA Hardiness Zone 5-8

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 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".

Characteristics & Attributes

Bloom Character • Self-fertile • Tends to biennial bear • Thin early for size • Thin heavily for size	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 drying • Good for pies • Canning or freezing • Good for sauce • High dessert quality • Cooking or baking