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Sugar Prune

15 Gallon

$199.00

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Sugar Prune

Prunus domestica 'Sugar'

Highest Sugar Content of Any Plum • Turns Deep Red When Cooked • Compact Tree, Huge Flavor

$199.00

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Bay Area–Based Nursery

We specialize in plants grown and delivered in their original pots and soil.
Because of their size and weight, our plants are not suitable for long-distance shipping and are delivered locally to ensure health and quality.

While delivery is limited to our local service area, we’re happy to support garden design and plant selection remotely.

For local plant professionals, we’re always glad to connect and explore ways to support your customers.

True to its name, the Sugar Prune Plum is a champion of sweetness, boasting one of the highest sugar contents of any plum. This remarkable European variety produces medium-sized, dark red-purple fruit with firm, green-yellow flesh that is extraordinarily rich and sweet. When cooked or dried, it transforms into a deep, jewel-toned magenta, making stunning preserves and the sweetest, most flavorful prunes imaginable. For those who prize intensity of sweetness above all, the Sugar Prune is an unrivaled choice.

Renowned for its exceptionally high sugar content, making it phenomenally sweet.
Flesh is firm, green-yellow, and turns a dramatic deep red-purple when cooked or dried.
Self-pollinating, though yields improve with a cross-pollinator.
Produces reliable crops of medium-sized, oval fruit.
A compact, manageable tree, often maturing around 12-15 feet tall.
Primarily grown for drying into premium prunes and for making intensely sweet, colorful jams.

Flavor Profile:

Flavor: Intensely, purely sweet with very low acidity.
Texture: Very firm and dense.
Best Uses: Produces the sweetest dried prunes. Creates breathtakingly red jams, jellies, and fruit leathers. Also excellent for baking where extra sweetness is desired.

Knowing how we measure the size?

When browsing our plants, you may notice size terms such as Gallon, Multi, or Stand. These describe how a plant is grown, containerized, or structured at the time of sale — not just its height. Understanding these terms will help you choose the right plant for your space and expectations.

🌱 Gallon Size (Container Size)

Gallon refers to the size of the nursery container the plant is currently growing in (e.g. 1 Gallon, 5 Gallon, 15 Gallon).

A larger gallon size generally means:
- A more established root system
- A sturdier plant
- Faster visual impact after planting
Example:
- 5 Gallon: Ideal for residential gardens, easy to handle, good balance of value and maturity
- 15 Gallon: More mature, provides quicker results in the landscape

Note: Gallon size does not guarantee a specific height, as growth varies by species.

🌳 Multi (Multi-Trunk / Multi-Branch Form)

Multi indicates the plant has multiple trunks or main stems growing from the base.

Commonly used for:
- Ornamental trees
- Feature plants
- Japanese maples, olives, crepe myrtles, etc.
Why choose Multi:
- Fuller, more sculptural appearance
- Strong visual presence even at younger ages
- Popular for design-focused landscapes

🌲 Stand (Single-Trunk / Standard Form)

Stand (short for Standard) refers to a single, dominant trunk with a raised or naturally formed canopy.

Commonly used for:
- Shade trees
- Street trees
- Orchard and structural plantings
Why choose Stand:
- Clean, classic tree form
- Easier clearance for walkways and lawns
- Preferred for long-term structure and uniformity

🌿 Choosing the Right Size

If you want instant impact → larger Gallon, Multi form
If you want long-term structure → Stand form
If you want flexibility and value → mid-size Gallon containers

If you’re unsure which size or form fits your project, our team is happy to help you select the best option based on your space, timeline, and design goals.

Features:Foliage: Oval-shaped leaves with fine serrations, rich green color.Flowers: Five-petaled white blossoms in early spring (self-fertile but benefits from cross-pollination with other European plum varieties).Fruit:Medium-sized, smooth oval shape.Attractive red-purple skin.Firm, dense green-yellow flesh.Exceptionally high sugar content (highest among prune plums).Cooked flesh transforms to deep burgundy.The ultimate "sugar plum" for holiday confections.Fruit dries exceptionally well due to high sugar content.Maintains firm texture when baked.Excellent for making plum butter and preserves
Mature Height: 12-15 ft
Mature Width: 10-12 ft
Key Advantages:Unmatched sweetness: Considered the sweetest prune plum variety.Dual-purpose excellence: Perfect for fresh eating and processing.Culinary transformation: Unique color change when cooked (ideal for jams and desserts).Heavy producer: Reliable annual crops

Q: Is it sweeter than the Italian Prune?
A: Yes, consistently so. The 'Sugar' variety is bred specifically for maximum brix (sugar content), making it the sweetest choice for drying and preserves.

Q: Can I use it for fresh eating?
A: You can, but its extreme sweetness and very firm texture are a unique experience. It is less juicy than other fresh-eating plums, making it almost like a sweet, dense fruit candy.

Q: Why does the flesh turn red when cooked?
A: The green-yellow flesh contains pigments (anthocyanins) that are released and become vibrant when heated, creating a beautiful and natural color transformation in your jams and sauces.