{"product_id":"french-improved-prune-tree-prunus-domestica-live-fruit-tree-3-feet-tall-includes-nursery-pot-sweet-european-plum-self-fertile-prune-variety","title":"French Improved Prune Tree – Prunus domestica Live Fruit Tree | 3 Feet Tall | Self Fertile European Plum","description":"\u003cp\u003eGrow a classic European plum variety with this live French Improved Prune Tree, shipped in its nursery pot and ready to plant. Highly valued for its rich flavor and excellent drying quality, this productive fruit tree produces medium-sized deep purple plums with sweet firm golden flesh. The delicious freestone fruit is perfect for fresh eating, baking, preserves, and making traditional homemade prunes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis variety is self-fertile, meaning it can produce fruit without another plum tree nearby, making it ideal for home orchards and smaller garden spaces. Reliable, vigorous, and easy to grow, French Improved Prune is an outstanding addition to edible landscapes and backyard fruit gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou will receive:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e✔️ 1 live French Improved Prune Tree\u003cbr\u003e✔️ Height: approximately 3 feet tall\u003cbr\u003e✔️ Shipped in nursery pot\u003cbr\u003e✔️ Healthy, rooted fruit tree\u003cbr\u003e✔️ Self-fertile plum variety\u003cbr\u003e✔️ Secure packaging for safe arrival\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCommon Name: French Improved Prune\u003cbr\u003eBotanical Name: Prunus domestica ‘French Improved’\u003cbr\u003ePlant Type: Deciduous fruit tree\u003cbr\u003eGrowth Stage: Young grafted tree\u003cbr\u003eSun Requirements: Full sun preferred (6–8 hours daily)\u003cbr\u003eSoil: Well-draining fertile soil\u003cbr\u003eWatering: Moderate; water deeply during dry periods\u003cbr\u003eMature Height: 12–18 feet\u003cbr\u003eGrowth Rate: Moderate\u003cbr\u003eUSDA Zones: 5–9\u003cbr\u003eHarvest Season: Late summer to early fall\u003cbr\u003ePollination: Self-fertile\u003cbr\u003eContainer Friendly: Yes, with pruning and proper care\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant in full sun and prune annually during dormancy to maintain strong structure and improve fruit quality. Proper airflow helps reduce disease pressure and supports healthy harvests.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant Condition Disclosure\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLive plants may be shipped dormant, leafless, recently pruned, bare root, or partially defoliated depending on season, weather, and shipping requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNatural variation in size, branching, foliage density, color, root structure, and overall appearance should be expected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eImportant Note\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYou will receive a live starter plant (seedling\/young plant). Listing photos show the plant at a mature stage for reference only. The actual plant size, shape, and appearance may vary and will be significantly smaller than the images shown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCustomer Notice for Live Plants\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLive plants may experience normal shipping stress such as leaf loss, yellowing, wilting, or minor branch damage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlease consider local weather before purchasing. Extreme heat, freezing temperatures, severe weather, shipping delays, or unattended packages may increase plant stress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDue to the perishable nature of live plants, returns are generally not accepted. If there is an issue with your order, please contact us within \u003cstrong\u003e48 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e of delivery and provide the required photos for review.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhotos of the shipping box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhoto of the shipping label\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClear photos of the plant from multiple angles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScratch test photos if the plant appears dead or dormant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDormant, stressed, defoliated, wilted, or transit-shocked plants are not automatically considered dead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eClaims submitted without the required photos or more than 48 hours after delivery may not be eligible for review, replacement, or refund.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"SantiamNursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52499609190532,"sku":null,"price":210.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1014\/5254\/6180\/files\/ListingShopify2_8_3376bf56-bd8c-4ec6-be84-897255b96ff7.jpg?v=1783660585","url":"https:\/\/nataliesbotanicalgarden.com\/products\/french-improved-prune-tree-prunus-domestica-live-fruit-tree-3-feet-tall-includes-nursery-pot-sweet-european-plum-self-fertile-prune-variety","provider":"Natalie's Botanical Garden","version":"1.0","type":"link"}