President European Plum
President Plum
Prunus domestica 'President'
The President plum is a late ripening fruit that is a large, round to oblong fruit with blue-black skin. Flesh is fine-textured and yellow. It is a vigorous, upright tree that is a heavy producer. It is one of the last plums to ripen in the season.
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 TipsPresident will benefit by cross pollination with another European plum like Stanley or Blu Fre.
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A Little HistoryGrandpa grew only a few President plums because they ripened late in the season when apple harvest was in full swing.
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Characteristics & Attributes
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Bloom Character
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Fruit Characteristics
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Growth Rate/Habit
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Very vigorous |
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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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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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Cooking or baking |
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Canning or freezing |
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High dessert quality |
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