Plum
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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.

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.

Botanical Data

Specie: Prunus domestica

Common Names: šljiva

Family: Rosaceae

Sub Family: Amygdaloideae

Tribe: Prunini
Sub tribe: Pruninae
Genus: Prunus
Plant type: tree
Perennial: yes
Endangered: no
Link:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prunus_domestica
Application/Uses
edible rating:
exeptional
edible uses:
The fruit of the Prunus domestica can be eaten fresh or used in a variety of cooked dishes.
medicinal rating:
satisfying
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.

Edible parts:


fruit |

#Tags:


hedge | attracts wildlife | windbreak | erosion preventing | bee friendly | visual appeal | easy propagating |
Location Based Data
geo location:
Krcedin
geo region:
Europe - Panonian plain
language used:
english

native:
yes

flowering start month:
march
flowering start day:
mid
flowering lasts for
30 days

fruiting start month:
july
fruiting start day:
beggining
fruiting time:
20

seed start month:
july
seed start day:
beggining

indoor seed start month:
indoor seed start day:
transplant month:
transplant day:
Growing Data
area needed:
5.0
spacing around the plant:
3.0
grow time (non perennials):
None

growing difficulty:
low
plant is
evergreen

seed optimal temperature:
25
seed minimal temperature:
15
seed maximal temperature:
35

plant optimal temperature:
25
plant minimal temperature:
-20
seed maximal temperature:
35

water:
low
humidity:
root type:
medium

light:
medium
hardness (1-10):
5
frost tender:
low

first harvest in
2 years
life span is
None years
succession level

growth rate is
2
max height is
12.0 meters
max weight is
10.0 meters

soil preferance:
ph preferance:
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