Up for sale one French Prune, bare root, 1 grafted plant 12-18 inches tall, 1 year old, roots wrapped in wet media such as wet wood shavings and plastic during dormancy period November through April. During summer shipped in plastic container with soil. 


Traditionally the French plum was dried and kept over a long period of time when refrigerators did not exist and winter meant months with few fruits or vegetables. Prunes were almost as precious as salt and were used to bargain wages during the 15th century. 


The French prune is very sweet, rich flavor with tender, fine-textured flesh. Medium-sized prune plum of red to violet purple skin over amber flesh. Delicious for eating fresh, baking, chutneys, and drying. Long-lived and self-fertile. Growing Considerations for French Prune USDA Zones: 5, 6, 7, 8, 9. 


Heirloom: Yes. Bloom Period: Late. Pollination Requirement: Self-Fertile Harvest Period: Late. Origin Date: 1800`s. Storage: A few weeks. Years to Bear: 2-5 years. Recommended Spacing: 12-16 ft.. Rootstock: Mariana (Semi-dwarf) or American plum. Mature Size: 12-16 ft. Pruning: Summer prune to maintain 8 ft. Water Requirements: 12-15 gallons per week May through Sept.