PRUNUS X `MOUNT ROYAL` 7g EU PLUM

Mount Royal plum is a variety of European plum (P. domestica). It has dark green foliage throughout the season with leaves that turn yellow in fall. This tree is a self-pollinator. The flowers are white, showy, fragrant, and bloom in the spring. Blue drupes are ripe in August and are sweet and tender. They can be eaten fresh, dried, or in baked goods. The dark green foliage turns yellow in the autumn. The expected average age is 40 years in ideal conditions.

Where it grows:

Mount Royal plum needs full sun and even soil moisture. It is tolerant of inner-city environments, soil type, and most pH levels.  Maintenance is needed for this tree; pruning should be done in late winter after an extreme cold.

Height: 10 to 12 ft
Width: 8 to 10 ft