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.

Height 10-14 Feet

Spread 10-14 Feet

USDA Hardiness Zone 5-8

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

A Little History about Italian Prune 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.

Prunus domestica 'Italian' Characteristics & Attributes

Bloom Character • Somewhat self-fertile • Excellent pollinizer	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 • High dessert quality • Cooking or baking • Good for drying • Canning or freezing