Long John European Plum Tree – Prunus domestica Live Fruit Tree in Nursery Pot
Grow a unique and productive fruit tree with this live Long John European Plum Tree, shipped in its nursery pot and ready to plant. This unusual prune plum variety produces large elongated fruit with pointed ends, beautiful blue-purple skin, and rich amber-colored flesh. The sweet aromatic freestone plums are firm, flavorful, and excellent for fresh eating, baking, preserves, and drying. Known for its vigorous growth and heavy crops, Long John is a standout addition to backyard orchards and edible landscapes. While somewhat self-fertile, planting alongside another prune plum variety can improve pollination and increase harvest yields. You will receive a healthy live tree similar in size and condition to the one shown in the listing photos.
You will receive:
✔️ 1 live Long John European Plum Tree
✔️ Shipped in nursery pot
✔️ Healthy, rooted fruit tree
✔️ Sweet freestone prune plum variety
✔️ Secure packaging for safe arrival
Growing Information
Common Name: Long John Plum
Botanical Name: Prunus domestica ‘Long John’
Plant Type: Deciduous fruit tree
Growth Stage: Young grafted tree
Sun Requirements: Full sun preferred (6–8 hours daily)
Soil: Well-draining fertile soil
Watering: Moderate; water regularly during dry periods
Mature Height: 12–18 feet
Growth Rate: Moderate
USDA Zones: 5–9
Harvest Season: Late summer to early fall
Pollination: Somewhat self-fertile; improved with another prune plum variety nearby
Container Friendly: Yes, with pruning and proper care
Care Tip: Plant in a sunny location and prune annually during dormancy to maintain strong branch structure and encourage healthy fruit production.
Plant Condition Disclosure
Live plants may be shipped dormant, leafless, recently pruned, bare root, or partially defoliated depending on season, weather, and shipping requirements.
Natural variation in size, branching, foliage density, color, root structure, and overall appearance should be expected.
Important Note
You 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.
Customer Notice for Live Plants
Live plants may experience normal shipping stress such as leaf loss, yellowing, wilting, or minor branch damage.
Please consider local weather before purchasing. Extreme heat, freezing temperatures, severe weather, shipping delays, or unattended packages may increase plant stress.
Due to the perishable nature of live plants, returns are generally not accepted. If there is an issue with your order, please contact us within 48 hours of delivery and provide the required photos for review.
- Photos of the shipping box
- Photo of the shipping label
- Clear photos of the plant from multiple angles
- Scratch test photos if the plant appears dead or dormant
Dormant, stressed, defoliated, wilted, or transit-shocked plants are not automatically considered dead.
Claims submitted without the required photos or more than 48 hours after delivery may not be eligible for review, replacement, or refund.