Italian Prune

Prunus domestica 'Italian'

Grandpa's Choice™ Italian Prune is often used for drying. It ripens in mid-season, just ahead of Stanley time, and is a beautiful dark purple, with sweet, firm yellow flesh. It is more suited for western areas than Stanley, but will grow well in the east to.

Pricing

Italian Prune on Standard (Peach) root, Extra Large 5/8" up caliper grade    -    $21.99

Height 10-14 Feet

Spread 10-14 Feet

USDA Hardiness Zone 5-8

Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips Italian is mostly self-fertile, but benefits by cross pollination in setting bigger crops.

A Little History Italian Prune is also known as Fellenberg, and has always been popular. It was replaced in the east by Stanley, which was a little hardier and more suited to eastern conditions.

Characteristics & Attributes

Bloom Character • Excellent pollinizer • Somewhat self-fertile	Fruit Characteristics • Large fruit • Freestone	Growth Rate/Habit • Average vigor • Early to bear • Very productive • Upright habit	Harvest Period • Mid-season
Other Attributes • Very sweet • Grandpa's Choice™	Site Requirements • Full Sun • Winter hardy	Skill Required • Easy to grow	Uses • Canning or freezing • High dessert quality • Cooking or baking • Good for drying