Latin Name: Prunus x domestica
Site and Soil: Plums like 1/2 day to full sun and well-drained soil.
Rootstock Description: A semi-dwarf rootstock for Plums and other stone fruits, Marianna produces trees 10′-12′ in height or less.
Pollination Requirements: Partially self-fertile. Plant with another European variety for best crops.
Hardiness: Hardy to minus 30° F.
Bearing Age: 2-3 years after planting
Size at Maturity: 10-12 ft. in height.
Taste: Candy-sweet
Fruit Skin: Yellowish-green
Fruit Flesh: Golden
Bloom Time: Late March
Ripening Time: August
Yield: 50+ lbs.
Pests & Diseases: Our plums are not bothered by pests. Bacterial Canker can occasionally damage trunks or branches. Symptoms of this disease are exudations of amber-colored sap. Spraying lime-sulfur or copper in the fall and early spring can help control Bacterial Canker.
USDA Zone: 4-8

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Latin Name: Prunus x domestica
Site and Soil: Plums like 1/2 day to full sun and well-drained soil.
Rootstock Description: A semi-dwarf rootstock for Plums and other stone fruits, Marianna produces trees 10′-12′ in height or less.
Pollination Requirements: Partially self-fertile. Plant with another European variety like Nichols Plum for the best crops.
Hardiness: Hardy to minus 30°F.
Bearing Age: 2-3 years after planting
Size at Maturity: 10-12 ft. in height.
Taste: Sweet, tender
Fruit Skin: Pale gold
Fruit Flesh: Greenish-yellow
Bloom Time: Late March
Ripening Time: Mid-August
Yield: 50+ lbs.
Pests & Diseases: Our plums are not bothered by pests. Bacterial Canker can occasionally damage trunks or branches. Symptoms of this disease are exudations of amber-colored sap. Spraying lime-sulfur or copper in the fall and early spring can help control Bacterial Canker.
USDA Zone: 4-8

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Early Italian Plum is a hardy and vigorous mid season plum, with a oblong shape and freestone flesh. Great for eating fresh or preserving, the sweet flavored plums flesh turns from yellow green to a rich red wine color when cooked. This is a self-fertile tree great for commercial production.

Latin Name: Prunus cocomilia
Site and Soil: Plums like 1/2 day to full sun and well-drained soil.
Rootstock: A semi-dwarf rootstock for Plums and other stone fruits, Citation produces trees 12′-18′ in height or less.
Pollination Requirements: Self-fertile, but will have greater production when cross-pollinated by other European variety.
Hardiness: Hardy to -25°F.
Bearing Age: 3-6 years after planting
Size at Maturity: 12-18 ft. in height.
Taste: Sweet
Fruit Skin: Purple
Fruit Flesh: Yellow-green
Bloom Time: March
Ripening Time: June to early August
Yield: 50+ lbs.
Pests & Diseases: Our plums are not bothered by pests. Bacterial Canker can occasionally damage trunks or branches. Symptoms of this disease are exudations of amber-colored sap. Spraying lime-sulfur or copper in the fall and early spring can help control Bacterial Canker.
USDA Zone: 4-9

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The French Prune Plum Tree is a mid season, self-fertile, mild flavored, deep reddish black plum. When looking for the optimal plum for canning or drying the French Prune Plum is a wonderful choice.

Latin Name: Prunus sp.
Site and Soil: Plums like 1/2 day to full sun and well-drained soil.
Rootstock Description: A semi-dwarf rootstock for Plums and other stone fruits, Marianna produces trees 10′-12′ in height or less.
Pollination Requirements: Self-fertile, but will produce the best crop when cross-pollinated with another European variety.
Hardiness: Hardy to -25° F.
Bearing Age: 3-6 years after planting
Size at Maturity: 10-12 ft. in height.
Taste: Mild, sweet flavor
Fruit Skin: Deep reddish to black
Fruit Flesh: Amber
Bloom Time: March
Ripening Time: July to early August
Yield: 50+ lbs.
Pests & Diseases: Our plums are not bothered by pests. Bacterial Canker can occasionally damage trunks or branches. Symptoms of this disease are exudations of amber-colored sap. Spraying lime-sulfur or copper in the fall and early spring can help control Bacterial Canker.
USDA Zone: 4-9

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Elephant Heart Plum is a heart-shaped, juicy, free-stone plum with deep red flesh and purple skin. They have a very pronounced flavor and are fantastic for almost any application. If you are looking for a perfect addition to your home orchard, the Elephant Heart Plum fits the bill with it’s dwarfing rootstock, vigorous growth, and hardy temperament.

Latin Name: Prunus sp.
Site and Soil: Full sun and well-drained soil.
Rootstock Description: A semi-dwarf rootstock for Plums and other stone fruits, Citation produces trees 12′-18′ in height or less.
Pollination Requirements: Self-fertile, but will produce best when cross-pollinated with plums like Beauty or Santa Rosa.
Hardiness: Hardy to -15°F.
Bearing Age: 3-6 years after planting
Size at Maturity: 12-18 ft. in height.
Taste: Sweet, juicy
Fruit Skin: Purple
Fruit Flesh: Red
Bloom Time: March
Ripening Time: September
Yield: 50+ lbs.
Pests & Diseases: Our plums are not bothered by pests. Bacterial Canker can occasionally damage trunks or branches. Symptoms of this disease are exudations of amber-colored sap. Spraying lime-sulfur or copper in the fall and early spring can help control Bacterial Canker.
USDA Zone: 5-8

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The Blue Damson Plum Tree is a great plum for fresh eating but is more tart than sweet making it great for jams, jelly, or pruning.

Latin Name: Prunus x domestica
Site and Soil: Plums like 1/2 day to full sun and well-drained soil.
Rootstock Description: A semi-dwarf rootstock for Plums and other stone fruits, Marianna produces trees 10′-12′ in height or less.
Pollination Requirements: Partially self-fertile. Plant with another European variety for best crops.
Hardiness: Hardy to minus 30°F.
Bearing Age: 2-3 years after planting
Size at Maturity: 10-12 ft. in height.
Taste: Tart
Fruit Skin: Blue
Fruit Flesh: Yellow
Bloom Time: March
Ripening Time: September
Yield: 50+ lbs.
Pests & Diseases: Our plums are not bothered by pests. Bacterial Canker can occasionally damage trunks or branches. Symptoms of this disease are exudations of amber-colored sap. Spraying lime-sulfur or copper in the fall and early spring can help control Bacterial Canker.
USDA Zone: 4-8

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The Beauty Plum Tree is a widely adapted, self-fertile, and early ripening fruit tree. Sweeter, more widely adapted and earlier than Santa Rosa. The medium sized purple skinned plums hold a shocking and captivating surprise inside with their unique flesh of amber and ribbons of red. 250 chill hours means it is a good choice for coastal climates and places with mild winters.

Latin Name: Prunus sp.
Site and Soil: Full sun and well-drained soil.
Rootstock: A semi-dwarf rootstock for Plums and other stone fruits, Citation produces trees 12′-18′ in height or less.
Pollination Requirements: Partially self-fertile. Plant with another Japanese variety for best crops.
Hardiness: Hardy to -25°F.
Bearing Age: 3-6 years after planting
Size at Maturity: 12-18 ft. in height.
Taste: Sweet
Fruit Skin: Purple
Fruit Flesh: Amber with ribbons of red
Bloom Time: March
Ripening Time: June to early August
Yield: 50+ lbs.
Pests & Diseases: Our plums are not bothered by pests. Bacterial Canker can occasionally damage trunks or branches. Symptoms of this disease are exudations of amber-colored sap. Spraying lime-sulfur or copper in the fall and early spring can help control Bacterial Canker.
USDA Zone: 4-10

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Weeping Golden Italian is a unique find by our friend Todd Wilson features very attractive, weeping form and sweet, tasty yellow fruit with yellow flesh. Similar to Italian Plum in size and shape, it is great for fresh eating and good for drying.

Latin Name: Prunus x domestica

Site and Soil: Plums like 1/2 day to full sun and well-drained soil.

RootstockDescription: A semi-dwarf rootstock for Plums and other stone fruits, Marianna produces trees 10′-12′ in height or less.

Pollination Requirements: Weeping Golden Italian is partially self-fertile. Plant with another European variety for best crops.

Hardiness:Plums are hardy to minus 30°F. 

Bearing Age: 2-3 years after planting

Size at Maturity: 10-12 ft. in height.

Bloom Time: March

Ripening Time: September

Yield: 50+ lbs.

Pests & Diseases: Our plums are not bothered by pests. Bacterial Canker can occasionally damage trunks or branches. Symptoms of this disease are exudations of amber-colored sap. Spraying lime-sulfur or copper in the fall and early spring can help control Bacterial Canker.

USDA Zone: 4

Sunset Western Zone: 2-12, 14-18

Sunset Northeast Zone: Not stated

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Mirabelle Plum Tree, highly regarded in Europe, this exceptional variety features round, yellow fruit with firm, tender, sweet and delectable, yellow flesh. Mirabelle plums are great for fresh eating and canning and makes delicious jam and baked goods.

Delicious summer treats, Plums bear abundant crops in our region and throughout the U.S. All of our Plum varieties are great for fresh eating and the Italian, Brooks, and other European varieties can be dried for delicious and nutritious winter snacks.

Latin Name: Prunus domestica subsp. insititia
Site and Soil: Plums like 1/2 day to full sun and well-drained soil.
Rootstock Description: A semi-dwarf rootstock for Plums and other stone fruits, Marianna produces trees 10′-12′ in height or less.
Pollination Requirements: Mirabelle Plum is partially self-fertile. Plant with another European variety, like Green Gage for better crops.
Hardiness: Plums are hardy to minus 30° F.
Bearing Age: 2-3 years after planting
Size at Maturity: 10-12 ft. in height.
Bloom Time: March
Ripening Time: September
Yield: 50+ lbs.
Pests & Diseases: Our plums are not bothered by pests. Bacterial Canker can occasionally damage trunks or branches. Symptoms of this disease are exudations of amber-colored sap. Spraying lime-sulfur or copper in the fall and early spring can help control Bacterial Canker.
USDA Zone: 4
Sunset Western Zone: 2-12, 14-18
Sunset Northeast Zone: Not stated

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This very large and sweet, dark purple plum is great for fresh eating, preserves, canning and drying. The Brooks Plum Tree was the main variety in Oregon’s dried plum industry and makes superior, very large, dried prunes, great for baking and for nutritious mid winter snacks.

Latin Name: Prunus x domestica
Site and Soil: Plums like 1/2 day to full sun and well-drained soil.
Rootstock Description: A semi-dwarf rootstock for Plums and other stone fruits, Marianna produces trees 10′-12′ in height or less.
Pollination Requirements: Partially self-fertile. Plant with another European like Italian Plum for best crops.
Hardiness: Hardy to minus 30°F.
Bearing Age: 2-3 years after planting
Size at Maturity: 10-12 ft. in height.
Taste: Sweet
Fruit Skin: Dark Purple
Fruit Flesh: Yellow
Bloom Time: March
Ripening Time: September
Yield: 50+ lbs.
Pests & Diseases: Our plums are not bothered by pests. Bacterial Canker can occasionally damage trunks or branches. Symptoms of this disease are exudations of amber-colored sap. Spraying lime-sulfur or copper in the fall and early spring can help control Bacterial Canker.
USDA Zone: 4-9

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