{"product_id":"long-john-european-plum-tree-prunus-domestica-live-fruit-tree-includes-nursery-pot-sweet-freestone-prune-plum-unique-elongated-purple-fruit-backyard-orchard-favorite","title":"Long John European Plum Tree – Prunus domestica Live Fruit Tree in Nursery Pot","description":"\u003cp\u003eGrow 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou will receive:\u003cbr\u003e✔️ 1 live Long John European Plum Tree\u003cbr\u003e✔️ Shipped in nursery pot\u003cbr\u003e✔️ Healthy, rooted fruit tree\u003cbr\u003e✔️ Sweet freestone prune plum variety\u003cbr\u003e✔️ Secure packaging for safe arrival\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCommon Name: Long John Plum\u003cbr\u003eBotanical Name: Prunus domestica ‘Long John’\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 regularly 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: Somewhat self-fertile; improved with another prune plum variety nearby\u003cbr\u003eContainer Friendly: Yes, with pruning and proper care\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant in a sunny location and prune annually during dormancy to maintain strong branch structure and encourage healthy fruit production.\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":52499611779204,"sku":null,"price":210.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1014\/5254\/6180\/files\/ListingShopify2_5_37374591-2bce-431c-9bd8-74e2b481b9fa.jpg?v=1783660718","url":"https:\/\/nataliesbotanicalgarden.com\/products\/long-john-european-plum-tree-prunus-domestica-live-fruit-tree-includes-nursery-pot-sweet-freestone-prune-plum-unique-elongated-purple-fruit-backyard-orchard-favorite","provider":"Natalie's Botanical Garden","version":"1.0","type":"link"}