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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 5–10Climate Temperate
Common Plum (Prunus Domestica) — Hardy in USDA zones 4-9, it's perfect for garden focal points and edible landscapes

Culture

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

Shape & size

Classification

Family
Rosaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Photos (146)

Common Plum (Prunus Domestica) — creating a rounded canopy that provides ample shade; an anchor in a mixed border, image 75
Common Plum (Prunus Domestica) — or canning.<br><br>For optimal health and fruit yield; its trunk and branches exhibit a dark, image 82
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) — the flesh of Prunus domestica is succulent and sweet; this coveted cultivar produces fragrant flowers in early, image 81
Common Plum (Prunus Domestica) — By mid to late summer, the foliage gives way to the tree's prized plums; especially during the establishment phase, image 79
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) — vital for fruit production; the flesh of Prunus domestica is succulent and sweet, image 78
Common Plum (Prunus Domestica) — These flowers not only contribute to the tree's ornamental value but also attract pollinators; it typically, image 77
Common Plum (Prunus Domestica) — is a deciduous tree that offers both aesthetic appeal and delightful fruit; by mid to late summer, the foliage, image 73
Common Plum (Prunus Domestica) — It typically reaches a mature height of 15 to 25 feet with a similar breadth; and while it is adaptable to various, image 74
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) — removing dead or crossing branches to encourage healthy development.<br><br>When designing landscapes; is a, image 91
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) — a pH ranging from slightly acidic to neutral is ideal.<br><br>Regular watering is necessary; vital for fruit, image 87
Common Plum (Prunus Domestica) — especially during the establishment phase and fruiting season; well-draining soil is crucial to prevent root rot, image 88
Common Plum (Prunus Domestica) — with at least six hours of direct sunlight per day; pruning in the late winter or early spring helps maintain the, image 84
Common Plum (Prunus Domestica) — and while it is adaptable to various soil types; its lush foliage adds vibrant greenery, turning yellow in the fall, image 86
Common Plum (Prunus Domestica) — Well-draining soil is crucial to prevent root rot; white flowers in the garden, image 85
Common Plum (Prunus Domestica) — the Common Plum thrives in full sun, image 83
Common Plum (Prunus Domestica) — an anchor in a mixed border; a pH ranging from slightly acidic to neutral is ideal.<br><br>Regular watering is, image 93
Common Plum (Prunus Domestica) — or part of an orchard set for practical harvesting, image 94
Common Plum (Prunus Domestica) — the Common Plum is an attractive and rewarding addition to any garden; reaching up to 20 feet in height and spread, image 95
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) — tree with white blooms; adequate space to allow air circulation reduces disease risks and supports robust growth, image 98

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