Plum
Prunus domestica
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Description
The Prunus domestica, or European plum, is a species of plum native to central and eastern Europe. It is grown as a fruit tree in gardens and orchards. The fruit is used in pies, tarts, jams, and as a juice. It is a deciduous tree growing to 6–10 m tall, with a trunk up to 40 cm in diameter. The fruit of the Prunus domestica is a drupe known as a plum. Plums are a diverse group of species. Most commercially grown plum trees are from the species Prunus salicina, Prunus cerasifera, or Prunus domestica. Plum fruits have a wide range of sizes, shapes, colors, and flavors. Plums are a very popular fruit and are used in a wide variety of culinary applications. Fresh plums can be eaten raw or used in a variety of cooked dishes. Dried plums, or prunes, are also popular food.
Growing Details
Prunus domestica grows best on deep, loamy soils, but it will also grow on nutrient-poor soils as long as they are not too dry. The tree prefers a sunny location, but it can also tolerate partial shade.
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Hedge
Attracts Wildlife
Windbreak
Erosion Preventing
Bee Friendly
Visual Appeal
Easy Propagating
Range (Based on GBIF Data)
The map shows known occurrence points of Prunus domestica recorded in scientific biodiversity databases.
Source: GBIF.org — Global Biodiversity Information Facility
Location & Timing
Geolocation: Krcedin
Region: Europe - Panonian plain
Language: english
Native: Yes
Flowering:
middle
of March for 30 days
Fruiting:
beginning
of July for 20 days
Seed Start:
beginning
of July
Indoor Start:
Transplant:
Uses & Benefits
Edible Rating:
(5/5)
Edible Uses: The fruit of the Prunus domestica can be eaten fresh or used in a variety of cooked dishes.
Medicinal Rating:
(2/5)
Medicinal Uses: Prunus domestica has a long history of use in traditional medicine. The fruit is said to have a number of medicinal properties, including the ability to treat diarrhea, dysentery, and stomach problems. The leaves of the tree are also said to have medicinal properties and are used to treat a variety of ailments, including diarrhea, wounds, and skin problems. The bark of the tree is also used in traditional medicine. It is said to have astringent, diuretic, and laxative properties. The bark is also used to treat a variety of skin problems.
Health Concerns: Prunus domestica contains a number of compounds that are known to be toxic to humans. These include cyanogenic glycosides, which can release cyanide into the body, and oxalates, which can cause kidney damage. The pits of the fruit contain amygdalin, which can release cyanide into the body. The leaves and bark of the tree also contain cyanogenic glycosides. The toxicity of these compounds is greatly reduced when the fruit is cooked. However, it is still important to exercise caution when eating Prunus domestica fruit or any other part of the tree.
Other Uses: The wood is hard and yellowish-white, with a density of 660 kg per cubic metre. It is used for making furniture, turnery, and carving.
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Botanical Data
Specie: Prunus domestica
Common Names: šljiva
Family: Rosaceae
Sub Family: Amygdaloideae
Tribe: Prunini
Sub Tribe: Pruninae
Genus: Prunus
Growing Conditions
Area Needed: 5.0 m
Spacing: 3.0 m
Growing Difficulty: Low
Deciduous / Evergreen: Evergreen
Seed Temp (Opt/Min/Max): 25°C / 15°C / 35°C
Plant Temp (Opt/Min/Max): 25°C / -20°C / 35°C
Water: Low
Humidity:
Light: Medium
Root Type: Medium
Frost Tender: Low
Hardness:
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(5/10)
First Harvest: 2 years
Lifespan: None years
Succession:
Growth Rate: Medium
Max Height: 12.0 m
Max Width: 10.0 m
Soil Preference:
pH Preference:
Flower Type:
Self-Fertile
Growth Details: Prunus domestica grows best on deep, loamy soils, but it will also grow on nutrient-poor soils as long as they are not too dry. The tree prefers a sunny location, but it can also tolerate partial shade.
Potential Disturbances: aphids, plum sawfly, plum moth, scale insects, leaf-rolling caterpillars, plum pithy end rot, brown rot, silver leaf, shot hole, black knot, bacterial canker
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