French Improved Prune Tree – Prunus domestica Live Fruit Tree | 3 Feet Tall | Includes Nursery Pot Sweet European Plum | Self Fertile Prune Variety
Grow a classic European plum variety with this live French Improved Prune Tree, shipped in its nursery pot and ready to plant. Highly valued for its rich flavor and excellent drying quality, this productive fruit tree produces medium-sized deep purple plums with sweet firm golden flesh. The delicious freestone fruit is perfect for fresh eating, baking, preserves, and making traditional homemade prunes. A major advantage of this variety is its self-fertile nature, meaning it can produce fruit without another plum tree nearby, making it ideal for home orchards and smaller garden spaces. Reliable, vigorous, and easy to grow, French Improved Prune is an outstanding addition to edible landscapes and backyard fruit gardens. You will receive a healthy live tree similar in size and condition to the one shown in the listing photos.
You will receive:
✔️ 1 live French Improved Prune Tree
✔️ Height: approximately 3 feet tall
✔️ Shipped in nursery pot
✔️ Healthy, rooted fruit tree
✔️ Self-fertile plum variety
✔️ Secure packaging for safe arrival
🌼 Growing Information
Common Name: French Improved Prune
Botanical Name: Prunus domestica ‘French Improved’
Plant Type: Deciduous fruit tree
Growth Stage: Young grafted tree
Sun Requirements: Full sun preferred (6–8 hours daily)
Soil: Well-draining fertile soil
Watering: Moderate; water deeply during dry periods
Mature Height: 12–18 feet
Growth Rate: Moderate
USDA Zones: 5–9
Harvest Season: Late summer to early fall
Pollination: Self-fertile
Container Friendly: Yes, with pruning and proper care
💡 Care Tip: Plant in full sun and prune annually during dormancy to maintain strong structure and improve fruit quality. Proper airflow helps reduce disease pressure and supports healthy harvests.