French Improved Prune
The Improved French has a dark reddish-purple skin and dark amber flesh that is super sweet. It makes scrumptious desserts and also can be canned or dried to enjoy year-round.
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French Improved Prune is self-fertile, but the fruit crop will be larger if the tree is planted with a second tree.
Prunus domestica 'French Improved Prune'
The Improved French has a dark reddish-purple skin and dark amber flesh that is super sweet. The Improved French is California's leading commercial prune. It makes scrumptious desserts and also can be canned or dried to enjoy year-round. Considered by many to be one of the best for drying of the European Plums. Rich in flavor and high in antioxidants. Described often as a super food.
20' height with 12' spread.
Can be kept below 10 feet with summer pruning20' height with 12' spread.
Can be kept below 10 feet with summer pruning8 to 10 Feet on Center, can be held to any size with summer pruning
Plant plum trees in well-drained, moderately fertile soil in full sun. Avoid planting in low areas where frost may settle, as the frost will damage your trees. Be sure to water the young trees heavily every week during the first growing season to help promote growth. Then, water regularly. Plum trees are widely adapted, more compact, require less treatment than most fruit trees, and are beautiful in bloom. Thinning plum trees is important to prevent branches breaking under the weight of the fruit. The best time for pruning is usually Spring for young trees and mid-Summer for established ones.
