Dwarf Italian Plum Tree – Live Bare Root Fruit Tree | Self-Pollinating | Sweet Purple Plums | Compact Garden Tree | Easy to Grow

Enjoy homegrown fruit with this live Dwarf Italian Plum Tree, shipped as a healthy bare root tree ready for planting. This compact fruit tree is prized for producing abundant crops of sweet, dark purple plums that are excellent for fresh eating, baking, preserves, and drying into prunes.

A favorite among home gardeners, the Dwarf Italian Plum blooms later than many plum varieties, helping reduce the risk of late frost damage. Its naturally compact size makes it ideal for smaller yards, edible landscapes, and patio orchards, while its self-pollinating nature means a single tree can produce fruit without needing another plum tree nearby.

You will receive:
✔️ 1 live Dwarf Italian Plum Tree
✔️ Botanical Name: Prunus domestica 'Italian'
✔️ Healthy bare root tree
✔️ Ready for planting
✔️ Secure packaging for safe arrival

🌼 Growing Information
Common Name: Dwarf Italian Plum
Botanical Name: Prunus domestica 'Italian'
Plant Type: Deciduous fruit tree
Growth Stage: Bare root tree
Sun Requirements: Full sun (6–8+ hours daily)
Soil: Fertile, well-draining soil
Watering: Moderate; water deeply during establishment and dry periods
Mature Height: 8–12 feet with pruning
Growth Rate: Moderate
USDA Zones: 5–9
Pollination: Self-pollinating

🍑 Fruit Features
• Sweet, dark purple oval plums
• Excellent for fresh eating, baking, canning, and drying
• Fruit ripens over an extended harvest season in late summer through early fall
• Late spring blooms help reduce frost damage in cooler climates

💡 Care Tip: Plant your bare root plum tree as soon as possible after arrival in a sunny location with well-drained soil. Water thoroughly after planting and mulch around the base to conserve moisture. Prune annually during dormancy to maintain a compact shape, improve airflow, and encourage abundant fruit production.