Long John European Plum Tree – Prunus domestica Live Fruit Tree | Includes Nursery Pot Sweet Freestone Prune Plum | Unique Elongated Purple Fruit | Backyard Orchard Favorite

Grow a unique and productive fruit tree with this live Long John European Plum Tree, shipped in its nursery pot and ready to plant. This unusual prune plum variety produces large elongated fruit with pointed ends, beautiful blue-purple skin, and rich amber-colored flesh. The sweet aromatic freestone plums are firm, flavorful, and excellent for fresh eating, baking, preserves, and drying. Known for its vigorous growth and heavy crops, Long John is a standout addition to backyard orchards and edible landscapes. While somewhat self-fertile, planting alongside another prune plum variety can improve pollination and increase harvest yields. 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 Long John European Plum Tree
✔️ Shipped in nursery pot
✔️ Healthy, rooted fruit tree
✔️ Sweet freestone prune plum variety
✔️ Secure packaging for safe arrival

🌼 Growing Information
Common Name: Long John Plum
Botanical Name: Prunus domestica ‘Long John’
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 regularly during dry periods
Mature Height: 12–18 feet
Growth Rate: Moderate
USDA Zones: 5–9
Harvest Season: Late summer to early fall
Pollination: Somewhat self-fertile; improved with another prune plum variety nearby
Container Friendly: Yes, with pruning and proper care

💡 Care Tip: Plant in a sunny location and prune annually during dormancy to maintain strong branch structure and encourage healthy fruit production.