Stanley European Plum Prunus domestica 'Stanley'
- Phonetic Spelling
- PROO-nus doh-MESS-tik-a
- This plant has low severity poison characteristics.
- See below
- Description
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Stanley European plum is a prune-type plum tree. The sugar content is high and suitable for canning or drying. It is self-fruitful but planting two different cultivars is recommended. It is less hardy than some cultivars like Mount Royal. The mature size of the tree depends on the version you choose, standard or dwarf.
Height: 18-20 ft. or 8-10 ft. Width: 18-20 ft. or 8-10 ft.
Form: Upright, vase-shaped
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Attributes:
- Genus:
- Prunus
- Species:
- domestica
- Family:
- Rosaceae
- Edibility:
- The medium sized fruit has a blue skin and pale yellow flesh. The fruit is sweet and juicy. The high sugar content makes it a great choice for canning and drying. Ripens in early September.
- Dimensions:
- Height: 18 ft. 0 in. - 20 ft. 0 in.
- Width: 18 ft. 0 in. - 20 ft. 0 in.
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Whole Plant Traits:
- Plant Type:
- Edible
- Tree
- Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics:
- Deciduous
- Habit/Form:
- Vase
- Growth Rate:
- Medium
- Texture:
- Medium
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Cultural Conditions:
- Light:
- Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
- Soil Texture:
- Loam (Silt)
- Soil Drainage:
- Good Drainage
- USDA Plant Hardiness Zone:
- 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b
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Fruit:
- Fruit Color:
- Blue
- Gold/Yellow
- Display/Harvest Time:
- Fall
- Fruit Description:
- The medium sized fruit has a blue skin and pale yellow flesh.
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Flowers:
- Flower Color:
- White
- Flower Bloom Time:
- Spring
- Flower Description:
- The white blossom is a good ornamental feature.
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Leaves:
- Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics:
- Deciduous
- Leaf Color:
- Green
- Leaf Shape:
- Elliptical
- Hairs Present:
- No
- Leaf Description:
- The green elliptic leaves have fine tooth on the margin.
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Stem:
- Stem Is Aromatic:
- No
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Landscape:
- Problems:
- Problem for Cats
- Problem for Dogs
- Problem for Horses
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Poisonous to Humans:
- Poison Severity:
- Low
- Poison Symptoms:
- Stems, leaves, seeds contain cyanide, particularly toxic in the process of wilting: brick red mucous membranes, dilated pupils, difficulty breathing, panting, shock.
- Poison Toxic Principle:
- Cyanogenic glycosides
- Causes Contact Dermatitis:
- No
- Poison Part:
- Leaves
- Seeds
- Stems
