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Giant Prune



A large attractive looking self- fertile red plum

Origin: USA, 1893

Pollination: Giant Prune is self-fertile and a pollinator is not necessary for producing a crop.  Pollination partners

British-grown British-grown fruit trees All our bare-root trees are personally hand-grafted by our Nursery Manager and grown on at our nursery in Kent. We have Defra and Plant Healthy certification. Find out more ...

Giant Prune plum and gage trees for sale

1-year maiden trees

These are the most versatile choice for home orchards, community fruit tree projects, and for training on in any form you require.

FormRootstockPriceQuantity
MaidenBromptonVery vigorous £26.50 Sold-out

If you do not see the rootstock you require it is likely we can graft a tree especially for you - click here for more details of our custom-grafting service.

Sorry we have sold out of this variety for this season.

History and description of Giant Prune

Raised by Luther Burbank, Santa Rosa, California, USA from a cross between d'Agen and Ponds Seedling and introduced in 1893. Was at one time grown commercially in the UK.

Large, long oval fruit with a distinct neck. Bright red skin with a fine purple bloom and numerous russet dots. Firm, yellow flesh. Stone free. Attractive looking fruit but of only moderate flavour as a dessert plum. Ideal for jams or chutney making as the free stone can be separated very easily.

Produces upright tree of moderate vigour and regular but not heavy crops.

Characteristics of Giant Prune plum and gage trees

UseDual Cul & Des
ColourRed
FlavourSweet
Fruit sizeLarge
Picking time
Season of useSep
Tree vigourModerate
Tree habitUpright
Fruit-bearing
Cropping
Disease resistanceBacterial Canker - Susceptible
Silver Leaf - Susceptible
Pollination date23
Pollination groupD
Self-fertilitySelf-fertile
PollinatorsPollination partners
ProgenySevern Cross
Thames Cross
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