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Stanley Dwarf Plum

Scientific Name: Prunus domestica 'Stanley' [dwarf]

Also Known As

  • Prunus cerasifera 'Stanley'
  • Stanley Italian Prune Plum

Plant type

tree, fruit / vegetable

size

  • H: 8'-10'
  • W: 8'-10'

planting zones

  • 5a-9b

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Stanley Dwarf Plum plant details

Stanley Dwarf Plum is a broadleaf deciduous fruit / vegetable or tree with green foliage. In spring white flowers emerge followed by blue fruit. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - bright shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Stanley Dwarf Plum

Plant type: fruit / vegetable or tree
Plant family: rosaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 8 FT - 10 FT - wide, 8 FT - 10 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring
Uses: dwarf

GROWING CONDITIONS for Stanley Dwarf Plum

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - bright shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Sweet, juicy, freestone, prune-plums are dark purple-blue on the outside with yellow flesh inside, the firm fruit have a high sugar content giving them a longer shelf life and making them a great variety for drying; single white flowers in spring and nice pale-yellow fall color; these pretty 12-16' trees bear at a young age; a pollinator is not required. S/M/GDr
Blue skin, yellow flesh, medium size, uniform, sweet and juicy. Self-fruitful. Ripens mid-Sept. Zones 5-9

Gardening facts about Stanley Dwarf Plum plant

How to Grow Stanley Dwarf Plum

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - bright shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
  • Wildlife

    • bees
  • Fruit

    • blue
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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