Botanical Name: Common Names:
Prunus domestica Common Plum,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Citrus & Fruit, Trees Upright, V-Shaped
Description:
Medium deciduous tree with green foliage and clusters of white flowers in spring followed by edible blue to purple skin fruit known as plums. Flesh is firm and very sweet. Used for fresh fruit, drying and jams. A spreading tree, may require thinning if a heavy crop.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
2-4m 2-4m
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun Any, Clay, Loam, Sandy, Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Courtyard, Edible Garden, Feature, Formal Garden, Mass Planting, Topiary / Espalier, Container / Pot
Pests & Diseases: Aphids, Possums, Scale
Cultural Notes:
Plant Care
Annual slow release fertiliser, Keep moist during dry periods, Mulch well
Family Name: Origin:
Rosaceae Europe
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green
Flower Colour: White
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: Spring
Fruit: Yes
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Moderate
Maintenance Level: Medium
Water Usage: Medium / Moderate
Drought: Medium / Moderate
Frost: High
Wind: Medium / Moderate
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