Prune tree named ‘Tulare Giant’

Abstract

A new and distinct cultivar of prune tree (i.e., Prunus domestica) is provided that resulted from a controlled breeding program. The new cultivar exhibits extreme precocity and a vigorous growth habit. Flowers are formed in abundance. Very large early-maturing fruit also is formed in abundance on a regular basis that is dark purple under a greyish and waxy epidermal bloom. The fruit is particularly well suited for the fresh prune market.

We claim:  
     
       1. A new and distinct cultivar of  Prunus domestica  tree exhibiting the following combination of characteristics: 
       (a) Exhibits a vigorous growth habit,  
       (b) Demonstrates extreme precocity,  
       (c) Forms flowers in abundance, and  
       (d) Forms in abundance very large early-maturing fruit that is dark purple under a greyish and waxy epidermal bloom that is particularly well suited for the fresh prune market,