Sugar or German Prune
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
Height10-14 Feet
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Spread10-14 Feet
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USDA Hardiness Zone 5-8
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Homeowner Growing and Maintenance TipsSugar 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.
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A Little HistorySugar 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".
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Characteristics & Attributes
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Bloom Character
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Self-fertile |
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Tends to biennial bear |
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Thin early for size |
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Thin heavily for size |
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Fruit Characteristics
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Growth Rate/Habit
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Average vigor |
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Very productive |
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Upright habit |
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Harvest Period
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Other Attributes
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Very juicy |
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Very sweet |
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Site Requirements
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Full Sun |
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Winter hardy |
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Skill Required
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Uses
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Good for drying |
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Good for pies |
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Canning or freezing |
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Good for sauce |
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High dessert quality |
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Cooking or baking |
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