Prunus domestica Prune d'Ente - Common plum

The 'Prune d'Ente' Plum Tree is the variety of Agen prune. Vigorous, with abundant and regular production, it produces elongated, reddish-purple fruits. Their flesh is greenish, juicy, very sweet with a hint of cinnamon. They are perfect for drying. Harvest takes place in August and September. The 'Prune d'Ente' Plum Tree is self-fertile and a very good pollinator. It is disease resistant.

The original region of plum trees is believed to be Syria, not China. During the time of Roman hegemony in the region, various local fruits including plums were introduced to Rome. The 'Prune d'Ente' Plum Tree is a hybrid variety, a cross-breeding of Prunus spinosa x Prunus cerasifera varieties. It is the only one authorised in the specifications of the Agen Prune label.

This fruit tree naturally grows up to 6m (20ft) tall at maturity. Its upright silhouette is appreciated. Properly pruned, it will be easy to harvest. It prefers sun or partial shade, sheltered from the wind and grows in all types of rich, moist, deep or even heavy soil, but without limestone. Its leaves are oval, almost oblong, serrated-toothed and slightly pubescent. Flowering occurs in April. The tree is then completely covered with white flowers that appear on the previous year's branches. They are self-fertile. The variety is known for its very good pollination of other plum trees. It produces elongated, reddish-purple fruits. Their flesh is greenish, juicy, very sweet with a hint of cinnamon. They are perfect for drying.

Plums are consumed raw at the base of the tree, in fruit salads, but also in desserts, pastries, as accompaniments to meats and dishes. They are transformed into jams, of course, but also into syrup fruits, compotes. They are also used to make eau-de-vie.

For transportation reasons, our tallest scions may be pruned before shipping. They are suitable for all common training sizes: cordons, espaliers, goblets, half-standards, and low standards, except for tall standards. If you would like more information or advice on training your fruit trees, please do not hesitate to contact us.