The Yellow Egg European Plum features large, oval fruits with golden yellow skin and flesh. Known for its sweet, juicy flavor and firm texture, this plum is partially freestone and excels in fresh eating as well as jam-making and canning. These self-fertile, hardy trees are highly productive, making them an excellent choice for both home gardeners and commercial growers seeking quality and reliability.
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Details
Botanical Name
Prunus Domestica 'Yellow Egg'
Common Name
Yellow Egg European Plum
Hardiness Zone
- 5
Appearance
Max Height
20 feet
Max Spread
20 feet
Plant Form
Foliage Colour
- Green
Fall Colour
- Yellow
Flower Colour
- White
Edible
Edible
- YES
Edible Component
- Fruit
Edible Harvest Period
Summer
Edible Use
- Fresh Eating
- Preserves
- Canning
Fruit Colour
- Yellow
Growing
Flowering Period
Spring
Moisture
Average to Evenly Moist
Sunlight
Full Sun
Maintenance
Occasional
Deer Resistance
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