Stanley Plum
Prunus 'Stanley'
A common commercial fruit tree with showy fragrant white flowers in spring followed by large blue fruit in late summer, considered by many to be the best prune plum; ornamental habit for a fruit tree; needs full sun, well-drained soil and a pollinator
Features and Growing Tips
Note: Each live plant is unique and may differ from the photo while maintaining its beauty. Plants come in a plastic pot; other items in images are not included.
Planting and Growing
and is suitable for planting under power lines. It grows at a medium rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for 40 years or more. This variety requires a different selection of the same species growing nearby in order to set fruit., Stanley Plum will grow to be about 20 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 20 feet. It has a low canopy with a typical clearance of 4 feet from the ground
This tree is typically grown in a designated area of the yard because of its mature size and spread. It should only be grown in full sunlight. It does best in average to evenly moist conditions
Plant Facts
Prefers full sun
Keep moisture level average to moist
Mature Size 20'Hx20'W
Flowers are white with strong fragrance
Flowers in early spring
Sweet fruit used for raw; cooking; baking; preserves
Harvest in early fall
Fall color yellow
Zone 5a
Likes well drained soil