Prunus domestica Italian Prune - Plum, Italian Dwarf #5
Italian prune plum trees are self-fertile, winter hardy, and the luscious fruit can be eaten fresh, dried, or canned.
Italian prune plum trees (Prunus domestica) are an excellent choice of plum varietal to grow. Italian prunes can be kept as dwarf trees around 10-12 feet (3-3.5 m.) through careful pruning, a very manageable size. They are self-fertile, winter hardy, and the luscious fruit can be eaten fresh, dried, or canned.