STANLEY PRUNE
Plum
This is the only rootstock available for this variety
This is a pre-order for the spring 2027 season. We'll reach out to confirm availability and arrange pickup before planting time. Your 10% discount is applied automatically at checkout.
Why Buy This Tree?
Stanley Prune is the go-to plum for flavor, reliability, and low maintenance. Its ability to produce abundantly without a pollinator makes it perfect for small orchards and home gardens. This variety combines heirloom flavor with modern resilience — an ideal choice for sustainable growers. Our organic, farm-grown Stanley trees are available for local delivery through Green Bluff Pastures. Buy fruit trees online today and enjoy a cold-hardy, dual-purpose plum that delivers sweetness and value every season.
About STANLEY PRUNE
The Stanley Prune plum tree is a classic European variety known for its sweet, rich flavor and versatility. It produces large, oval purple fruit with golden-yellow flesh and high sugar content, perfect for eating fresh, baking, or drying into prunes. Self-fertile and extremely cold-hardy, Stanley ripens in late summer and delivers dependable yields year after year. Its tree is vigorous, disease-tolerant, and well-suited for Washington’s climate, thriving in both backyard and commercial orchards.
Key Benefits
Specifications
Growing Zones
USDA Zones 5-8
Mature Height
12-15 ft on semi-dwarf rootstock
Width: 10-12 ft
Sunlight
Full Sun (6-8 hours daily)
Growth Rate
Moderate
Harvest Time
Late August to Early September
Years to Fruit
3 years
Fruit Information
Flavor Profile
Rich, honeyed sweetness with firm texture and classic European plum aroma
Storage Quality
Excellent – keeps 3–4 weeks refrigerated and dries exceptionally well into prunes
Best Uses
Pollination Requirements
This variety is self-fertile and does not require another tree for pollination. However, planting multiple varieties can increase fruit production.
Disease Resistance
Botanical Information
Botanical Name
Prunus domestica 'Stanley'
Origin
Cornell University, New York – Released in the early 1900s
