Plum Trees, Prune Plums, Aprium & Pluots for Bay Area Gardens

Ripe purple-red stone fruit close-up on branch with natural waxy bloom

Plum Trees

Summer stone fruit, fresh eating to drying-ready harvests.

This collection brings together plum trees, prune plums, and premium hybrid stone fruits including pluots and aprums.

Botanically, prunes are plums—the term “prune plum” usually refers to European plum varieties selected for drying and long storage.

Hybrid stone fruits add another layer of flavor and texture:

Pluots lean strongly toward plum, with intense sweetness and smooth skin
Apriums lean more toward apricot, offering aromatic flesh with a plum backbone

Together, these trees cover everything from fresh summer snacking to baking, preserving, and drying.

Prune Trees

Frequently asked questions

Do you deliver plum trees in the Bay Area?
Yes—local delivery options vary by plant size and season. Use the delivery selector at checkout (or the delivery info on the product page) to see availability and fees for your ZIP code.

What’s the difference between a plum and a prune plum?
All prunes are plums. “Prune” usually refers to plum varieties that are well-suited for drying into prunes because of higher sugar and drying characteristics.

What is a pluot?
A pluot is a plum–apricot hybrid (trademarked term) that’s more similar to a plum, often with very sweet, complex flavor.

Do I need two trees to get fruit?
Sometimes yes. Some varieties are self-fruitful, but many produce better with a compatible pollinizer nearby. Check each product page’s pollination notes.

Which type is best for drying?
Prune plums (European plum types) are the usual choice for drying, and they’re also excellent for baking and preserves.

When do they typically ripen?
It depends on variety—many Japanese plums ripen earlier in summer, while many European/prune types skew later into late summer/early fall. (Your exact window depends on microclimate and cultivar.)