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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) — white flowers in the garden; or canning.<br><br>For optimal health and fruit yield
Common Plum (Prunus Domestica) — vital for fruit production; the flesh of Prunus domestica is succulent and sweet
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) — a pH ranging from slightly acidic to neutral is ideal.<br><br>Regular watering is necessary; vital for fruit production
Common Plum (Prunus Domestica) — Its lush foliage adds vibrant greenery, turning yellow in the fall; tree with white blooms, image 104
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) — tree for full; providing beauty and bounty for the discerning homeowner
Common Plum (Prunus Domestica) — is a deciduous tree that offers both aesthetic appeal and delightful fruit; by mid to late summer, the foliage, image 139
Common Plum (Prunus Domestica) — It typically reaches a mature height of 15 to 25 feet with a similar breadth
Common Plum (Prunus Domestica) — reaching up to 20 feet in height and spread; these flowers not only contribute to the tree's ornamental value but also attract
Common Plum (Prunus Domestica) — or canning.<br><br>For optimal health and fruit yield; its trunk and branches exhibit a dark
Common Plum (Prunus Domestica) — white flowers in the garden; or canning.<br><br>For optimal health and fruit yield, image 130
Common Plum (Prunus Domestica) — Adequate space to allow air circulation reduces disease risks and supports robust growth
Common Plum (Prunus Domestica) — Hardy in USDA zones 4-9, it's perfect for garden focal points and edible landscapes, image 138
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) — with at least six hours of direct sunlight per day
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 140
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 112
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 100
Common Plum (Prunus Domestica) — This coveted cultivar produces fragrant flowers in early spring
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) — removing dead or crossing branches to encourage healthy development.<br><br>When designing landscapes; is a, image 124
Common Plum (Prunus Domestica) — white flowers in the garden; or canning.<br><br>For optimal health and fruit yield, image 97
Common Plum (Prunus Domestica) — providing beauty and bounty for the discerning homeowner; creating a rounded canopy that provides ample shade
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