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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

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) — These flowers not only contribute to the tree's ornamental value but also attract pollinators; it typically, image 143

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) — 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) — This coveted cultivar produces fragrant flowers in early spring; with at least six hours of direct sunlight per day, image 69

Common Plum (Prunus Domestica) — followed by an abundant crop of juicy fruits by late summer; removing dead or crossing branches to encourage, image 136

Common Plum (Prunus Domestica) — Well-draining soil is crucial to prevent root rot; white flowers in the garden

Common Plum (Prunus Domestica) — is a deciduous tree that offers both aesthetic appeal and delightful fruit; by mid to late summer, the foliage gives way to

Common Plum (Prunus Domestica) — especially during the establishment phase and fruiting season

Common Plum (Prunus Domestica) — Hardy in USDA zones 4-9, it's perfect for garden focal points and edible landscapes, image 72

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

Common Plum (Prunus Domestica) — removing dead or crossing branches to encourage healthy development.<br><br>When designing landscapes; is a deciduous tree

Common Plum (Prunus Domestica) — followed by an abundant crop of juicy fruits by late summer; removing dead or crossing branches to encourage, image 70

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 142

Common Plum (Prunus Domestica) — Pruning in the late winter or early spring helps maintain the tree's structure

Common Plum (Prunus Domestica) — vital for fruit production

Common Plum (Prunus Domestica) — providing beauty and bounty for the discerning homeowner

Common Plum (Prunus Domestica) — By mid to late summer, the foliage gives way to the tree's prized plums

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 126

Common Plum (Prunus Domestica) — tree for full; providing beauty and bounty for the discerning homeowner, image 99

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 109

Common Plum (Prunus Domestica) — or part of an orchard set for practical harvesting, image 127

Common Plum (Prunus Domestica) — Featuring a skin that ranges from deep purple to yellow or green

Common Plum (Prunus Domestica) — especially during the establishment phase and fruiting season; well-draining soil is crucial to prevent root rot, image 121

Common Plum (Prunus Domestica) — Its lush foliage adds vibrant greenery, turning yellow in the fall; tree with white blooms, image 71

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