Petite Prune D’Agen European Plum Tree

Petite Prune D’Agen

Petite Prune D’Agen Plum – This unique and very popular French variety, Petite Prune D’Agen was brought to the US over 100 years ago. Its dark purple fruit is one of the best plums for drying and making prunes. Very sweet and delicious, it is also great for fresh eating.

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Latin Name: Prunus x domestica
Site and Soil: Plums like 1/2 day to full sun and well-drained soil.
Rootstock Description: A semi-dwarf rootstock for Plums and other stone fruits, Marianna produces trees 10′-12′ in height or less.
Pollination Requirements: Petite Prune D’Agen is partially self-fertile. Plant with another European variety for higher yields.
Hardiness: Plums are hardy to -30° F.
Bearing Age: 2-3 years after planting.
Size at Maturity: 10-12 ft. in height.
Bloom Time: March.
Ripening Time: July.
Yield: 50+ lbs.
Pests & Diseases: Our plums are not bothered by pests. Bacterial Canker can occasionally damage trunks or branches. Symptoms of this disease are exudations of amber-colored sap. Spraying lime-sulfur or copper in the fall and early spring can help control Bacterial Canker. Read more about Copper Fungicide application here!
USDA Zone: 4