The plum (Prunus domestica) is a stone fruit tree in the genus Prunus. It is related to the peach, apricot and cherry. The fruit has a smooth skin and a single hard stone. Plums are a good source of vitamins A and C, and also contain dietary fiber and antioxidants.
Growing Details
Grow in well-drained soil in full sun. Prefers a deep, rich, moist but well-drained soil. Best in a sheltered position. Prefers a pH between 6 and 7
The map shows known occurrence points of <strong>Prunus domestica</strong> recorded in scientific biodiversity databases.
Source: <a href="https://www.gbif.org" target="_blank">GBIF.org</a> โ Global Biodiversity Information Facility
Location & Timing
native geo location: Europe, W Asia
applicable geo region: Temperate zones
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Flowering:
beginning
of March for 30 days
Harvest:
middle
of August for 30 days
Seed Start:
beginning
of March
Indoor Start:
Transplant:
Uses & Benefits
Edible Rating:
(4/5)
edible uses: The fruit is eaten fresh or used in pies, jams, and other fruit preserves.
Medicinal Rating:
(0/5)
medicinal uses: None
health concerns: None
other uses: None
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Botanical data
specie: Prunus domestica
common names:
family: Rosaceae
sub family: Amygdaloideae
tribe: Prunini
sub tribe: Pruninae
genus: Prunus
Growing Conditions
area needed: 500.0 m
spacing: 3.0 m
grow time (non perennials): None days
growing difficulty: Low
Deciduous / Evergreen: Deciduous
Seed Temp (Opt/Min/Max): 25ยฐC / -10ยฐC / 40ยฐC
Plant Temp (Opt/Min/Max): 25ยฐC / -10ยฐC / 40ยฐC
water demands: Low
humidity:
light demands: Medium
root type: Shallow
frost tender:
hardness:โโโโโโโโโโ(5/10)
first harvest: 2 years
life span: None years
succession:
growth rate:
max height: None m
max width: None m
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pH preference:
flower type:
growth details: Grow in well-drained soil in full sun. Prefers a deep, rich, moist but well-drained soil. Best in a sheltered position. Prefers a pH between 6 and 7
Potential Disturbances: Plum trees experience pressures from aphids, plum curculio, and scale insects, along with Japanese beetles and leaf rollers.
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