Prune ‘French Improved’

Typically available mid spring through summer. Check with your local store for current availability. 

California favorite is decorated with tear shaped, dark purple prunes in late summer. Self-fruiting tree makes a great cross pollinizer for other prune varieties. Sweet, complex fruit is perfect for juicing, dehydrating or preserves.

Semi-dwarf tree grown on Citation rootstock. Can be maintained at 8′-10′ with summer pruning.

Characteristics

• Landscape Size: 12′-18′ tall, 12′-18′ wide 
• Light Requirement: Full Sun
• Water Needs: Moderate
• USDA Zone: 5a
• Growth Habit: Columnar
• Growth Rate: Moderate
• Attributes: Deciduous, Attracts Birds, Edible Fruit, Fruiting

See Green Thumb Guide below for region specific information.

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