‘Stanley’ is as decorative as it is productive, with a dense, rounded form and an extremely profuse, fragrant show of single white flowers in early May.
Tree Features:
Bloom Color: White
Bloom Time: mid Spring
Mature Height: 8-20 ft
Mature Spread: 8-20 ft
Harvest: Medium-sized fruit in September
Zone: 5-8
Pollination: Self-fertile, but cross-pollination by a different variety of mid Spring blooming European plum tree within 50 feet is key to its growth and success.
Placement: Full Sun
Nursery Stock Specifications:
Pot Size: 7 gallon
Age: 3+ years old, fruiting
Fruit Profile:
Color: Dark blue skin with a yellow-green flesh
Texture: Firm & juicy
Taste: Very sweet
Cooking: High sugar content that is great fresh or dried
Other notes:
- Dependable and fruitful
- Dense, rounded form
- Tasty prune-type plum
Care:
- Feed twice a year with a slow release fertilizer. Fertilize in early spring before growth starts and late fall after the leaves have fallen and the ground isn’t yet frozen. (5 minutes of work)
- Prune in late winter to remove crossing branches and promote good airflow to encourage fruiting. (5-10 minutes of work)
