Italian Prune

The Italian plum tree (Prunus domestica) produces a versatile fruit that can be canned, frozen or made into jellies and preserves. It is especially good for drying. The Italian plum or prune tree, also called “Fellenberg,” grows to 15 to 20 feet high with a slightly larger spread. Because they are late bloomers and have a long growing season, Italian plum trees do best when planted in areas with a later frost date. They also respond well in areas with cold, wet springs. The pink or white blossoms appear in mid-spring.
Fruit
The Italian plum tree bears sweet purplish-black fruit of medium size. The flesh of the fruit is yellow-greenish. You can expect the tree to begin setting fruit three to five years after planting. It will reach full production at about 10 years of age, and you can expect it to provide fruit until the age of 15 to 20 years. Each tree will produce up to 3 to 5 bushels per year.