{"product_id":"long-john-european-plum-tree-prunus-domestica-live-plant-sweet-freestone-prune-plum-blue-purple-fruit-tree-backyard-orchard","title":"Long John European Plum Tree – Prunus domestica Live Plant with Sweet Freestone Blue Purple Fruit","description":"\u003ch2\u003eLong John European Plum Tree Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Long John European Plum Tree (Prunus domestica) is a unique fruit tree known for its elongated, pointed plums with attractive blue-purple skin. This live plant produces sweet, aromatic, and firm freestone plums featuring rich amber-colored flesh, ideal for fresh eating, drying, or making preserves.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistinctive elongated prune plum variety\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSweet and flavorful freestone fruit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVigorous and productive growth habit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for home orchards and edible landscapes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePartially self-fertile; yields improve with another prune plum variety\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelected through New York State fruit testing for reliable performance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContainer friendly with proper pruning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant Type: Deciduous fruit tree\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrowth Stage: Starter plant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSun Requirements: Full sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoil: Well-draining soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWatering: Moderate; keep soil evenly moist\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMature Height: 12–20 feet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrowth Rate: Moderate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSDA Zones: 5–9\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePollination: Partially self-fertile, better with another plum variety nearby\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor best results, plant the Long John European Plum Tree in full sun and consider adding a second plum variety to enhance fruit production. Annual pruning helps maintain the tree's shape and improves airflow, promoting healthy growth and abundant 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":46930002280647,"sku":null,"price":207.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0792\/2185\/0311\/files\/ListingShopify_22_4b76d09f-1621-4459-b33a-fc9817a2b6fb.jpg?v=1785519414","url":"https:\/\/prosperitynursery.com\/products\/long-john-european-plum-tree-prunus-domestica-live-plant-sweet-freestone-prune-plum-blue-purple-fruit-tree-backyard-orchard","provider":"Prosperity Nursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}