Italian Prune Plum (Prunus domestica)

Italian Prune Plums are a versatile choice for food forests and permaculture systems, offering reliable fruit production and adaptability to colder climates. Their manageable size makes them suitable for diverse planting schemes, including small spaces or mixed-species orchards.

Italian Prune Plum trees grow with a rounded crown and upright branches. In spring, they produce a profusion of small, white blossoms, followed by clusters of oblong purple plums that ripen from mid-to-late summer. These trees are relatively fast-growing, establishing well in their early years and requiring minimal pruning for shape and productivity

Regular 1'-2', 1 year old grafted whip

The Italian Prune Plum has been cultivated for centuries in Europe and North America for its highly adaptable and productive nature. Its oblong, purple fruits with a dense, sweet flesh are perfect for drying into prunes, which are rich in dietary fiber and antioxidants. The tree’s manageable size makes it ideal for backyard orchards or small-scale farming. In food forests, its blooms attract pollinators in spring, while its fruit provides a mid-to-late summer harvest, complementing other seasonal crops.