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Common Plum

Prunus Domestica

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Overview

Prunus domestica, or Common Plum, is a deciduous tree that thrives in well-drained soil with full sun, reaching up to 20 feet in height and spread. This coveted cultivar produces fragrant flowers in early spring, followed by an abundant crop of juicy fruits by late summer. Its lush foliage adds vibrant greenery, turning yellow in the fall. Hardy in USDA zones 4-9, it's perfect for garden focal points and edible landscapes.

Sun FullWater Extra in Summer, MediumZones 5–10Type TreeClimate Temperate
Common Plum (Prunus Domestica) — is a deciduous tree that thrives in well-drained soil with full sun; followed by an abundant crop of juicy fruits, image 133
Common Plum (Prunus Domestica) — tree with white blooms; adequate space to allow air circulation reduces disease risks and supports robust growthCommon Plum (Prunus Domestica) — vital for fruit production; the flesh of Prunus domestica is succulent and sweet, image 78Common Plum (Prunus Domestica) — the flesh of Prunus domestica is succulent and sweetCommon Plum (Prunus Domestica) — Featuring a skin that ranges from deep purple to yellow or green; the Common Plum is an attractive and rewarding, image 80Common Plum (Prunus Domestica) — the flesh of Prunus domestica is succulent and sweet; this coveted cultivar produces fragrant flowers in early springCommon Plum (Prunus Domestica) — the Common Plum thrives in full sun, image 116+159

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Extra in Summer, Medium
USDA zones
5–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Tree
Family
Rosaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Common Plum (Prunus Domestica) — is a deciduous tree that thrives in well-drained soil with full sun; followed by an abundant crop of juicy fruits, image 133
Common Plum (Prunus Domestica) — tree with white blooms; adequate space to allow air circulation reduces disease risks and supports robust growth
Common Plum (Prunus Domestica) — vital for fruit production; the flesh of Prunus domestica is succulent and sweet, image 78
Common Plum (Prunus Domestica) — the flesh of Prunus domestica is succulent and sweet
Common Plum (Prunus Domestica) — Featuring a skin that ranges from deep purple to yellow or green; the Common Plum is an attractive and rewarding, image 80
Common Plum (Prunus Domestica) — the flesh of Prunus domestica is succulent and sweet; this coveted cultivar produces fragrant flowers in early spring
Common Plum (Prunus Domestica) — the Common Plum thrives in full sun, image 116
Common Plum (Prunus Domestica) — These flowers not only contribute to the tree's ornamental value but also attract pollinators
Common Plum (Prunus Domestica) — Hardy in USDA zones 4-9, it's perfect for garden focal points and edible landscapes, image 39
Common Plum (Prunus Domestica) — creating a rounded canopy that provides ample shade; an anchor in a mixed border, image 141
Common Plum (Prunus Domestica) — the Prunus domestica can serve as a focal point; featuring a skin that ranges from deep purple to yellow or green
Common Plum (Prunus Domestica) — a pH ranging from slightly acidic to neutral is ideal.<br><br>Regular watering is necessary; vital for fruit, image 120
Common Plum (Prunus Domestica) — Adequate space to allow air circulation reduces disease risks and supports robust growth; the Prunus domestica can, image 89
Common Plum (Prunus Domestica) — Well-draining soil is crucial to prevent root rot; white flowers in the garden, image 118
Common Plum (Prunus Domestica) — providing beauty and bounty for the discerning homeowner; creating a rounded canopy that provides ample shade, image 96
Common Plum (Prunus Domestica) — is a deciduous tree that thrives in well-drained soil with full sun; followed by an abundant crop of juicy fruits, image 67
Common Plum (Prunus Domestica) — is a deciduous tree that thrives in well-drained soil with full sun; followed by an abundant crop of juicy fruits by late
Common Plum (Prunus Domestica) — These flowers not only contribute to the tree's ornamental value but also attract pollinators; it typically reaches a mature
Common Plum (Prunus Domestica) — Its trunk and branches exhibit a dark; is a deciduous tree that thrives in well-drained soil with full sun
Common Plum (Prunus Domestica) — Hardy in USDA zones 4-9, it's perfect for garden focal points and edible landscapes, image 105
Common Plum (Prunus Domestica) — Its trunk and branches exhibit a dark; is a deciduous tree that thrives in well-drained soil with full sun, image 76
Common Plum (Prunus Domestica) — providing beauty and bounty for the discerning homeowner; creating a rounded canopy that provides ample shade, image 129
Common Plum (Prunus Domestica) — Pruning in the late winter or early spring helps maintain the tree's structure; tree for full, image 90
Common Plum (Prunus Domestica) — or part of an orchard set for practical harvesting, image 94
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