Plum, european 'German'
Prunus domestica 'German', Hardiness : Zone 4
Other names
German Prune; Sugar Prune
Category
Fruit tree
Description
An old and hardy European plum, probably originating from Central Europe. It produces small to medium-sized oval plums that are bluish-purple to almost black and covered with a heavy bloom. The yellow to yellow-green flesh is firm, relatively dry, mildly sweet and aromatic. The fruit is particularly well suited to drying, cooking, preserving and traditional desserts, while also being good for fresh eating.
Availability
30-65cm high, naked roots
    quantity available: 1
33.50$ +1
65-100cm high, naked roots
    quantity available: 1
43.00$ +1
100-150cm high, naked roots
    quantity available: 1
44.00$ +1
Features
Height X Width
5.0m X 4.0m
Foliage
-
Flowering
White, fragrant flowers produced in mid to late spring. The cultivar flowers relatively late, which can be advantageous in colder climates by reducing exposure to early spring frosts. Blooming time : from may to may
Fruits
Small to medium-sized, elongated oval fruit, approximately 4–5 cm long. The skin is dark purple to purplish-black with a heavy blue bloom. The yellow to greenish-yellow flesh is firm, moderately juicy and mildly sweet. The stone is small and freestone. The fruit is particularly good for drying, baking and canning.
Harvest : from mid-september to end of september
Resistances
Considered hardy
Sun exposure
Full sun
Soil type
Normal, well drained
Edible parts
Fruit