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Brooks Plum Fruit Tree
Prunus domestica 'Brooks'
Plum Fruit Tree
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Large and sweet, dark purple plum with sweet yellow flesh is great for fresh eating, preserves, canning and drying. Brooks Plum was the main variety in Oregon’s dried plum industry and makes superior, very large, dried prunes, great for baking and for nutritious mid winter snacks.
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Plant facts
Good to know
- Attracts pollinators.
- Suitable for Utah Lake secondary water systems.
Quick answers
How big does Brooks Plum Fruit Tree get?
About 12-15' tall and 12-15' wide at maturity.
How much sun does Brooks Plum Fruit Tree need?
Full Sun (6+ hours).
How much water does Brooks Plum Fruit Tree need?
Moderate water use.
Will Brooks Plum Fruit Tree grow in Utah and the Intermountain West?
It is rated hardy to USDA zone 5, so it suits sites in zone 5 or warmer. The Salt Lake Valley floor is mostly zone 7; benches, mountain valleys and high plains in Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado and Wyoming are colder, often zones 3–6, so check the zone for your site.
Where can I buy Brooks Plum Fruit Tree in Utah?
Progressive Plants in Copperton, Utah carries it, but it is not available right now. You can join the waitlist to hear when it's back.
Can landscape contractors buy Brooks Plum Fruit Tree wholesale?
Yes. Landscape contractors and architects with a Progressive Plants wholesale account get trade pricing, bulk ordering and shipping across Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado, Wyoming and Nevada on our own trucks or by freight ($1,500 minimum outside our local delivery area). Apply at progressiveplants.com/wholesaleapp.html or call 801-565-7333.
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