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Plum

Prunus Salicina

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Overview

Prunus salicina, commonly known as the Japanese Plum or Chinese Plum, is a deciduous tree prized for its spring blossoms and delicious summer fruit. Typically reaching 15-20 feet in height and 10-15 feet in width, it features a rounded canopy with oblong leaves. Ideal for zones 5-9, it thrives in full sun and well-drained soil. Flowering in early spring, it produces fragrant white to pale pink blooms followed by juicy, sweet, or tart plums.

Sun FullWater Extra in Summer, MediumZones 5–10Climate Temperate
Plum (Prunus Salicina) — commonly known as the Japanese Plum or Chinese Plum
Plum (Prunus Salicina) — is a deciduous tree prized for its spring blossoms and delicious summer fruitPlum (Prunus Salicina) — Flowering in early springPlum (Prunus Salicina) — Typically reaching 15-20 feet in height and 10-15 feet in widthPlum (Prunus Salicina) — commonly known as the Japanese Plum or Chinese PlumPlum (Prunus Salicina) — it features a rounded canopy with oblong leavesPlum (Prunus Salicina) — it produces fragrant white to pale pink blooms followed by juicy+78

Culture

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

Shape & size

Classification

Family
Rosaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Plum (Prunus Salicina) — Ideal for zones 5-9, it thrives in full sun and well-drained soil
Plum (Prunus Salicina) — is a deciduous tree prized for its spring blossoms and delicious summer fruit
Plum (Prunus Salicina) — Flowering in early spring
Plum (Prunus Salicina) — Typically reaching 15-20 feet in height and 10-15 feet in width
Plum (Prunus Salicina) — commonly known as the Japanese Plum or Chinese Plum
Plum (Prunus Salicina) — it features a rounded canopy with oblong leaves
Plum (Prunus Salicina) — it produces fragrant white to pale pink blooms followed by juicy
Plum (Prunus Salicina) — commonly referred to as the Japanese plum or Chinese plum
Plum (Prunus Salicina) — is a deciduous tree widely valued for its ornamental beauty and delightful fruit production
Plum (Prunus Salicina) — offering a rounded canopy that bursts into a vibrant display of white to pale pink flowers in early spring
Plum (Prunus Salicina) — when the tree becomes laden with succulent plums ranging in color from yellow and red to deep purple
Plum (Prunus Salicina) — The fragrant blossoms set the scene for summer
Plum (Prunus Salicina) — depending on the cultivar.<br><br>The leaves of Prunus salicina are lanceolate or oblong in shape
Plum (Prunus Salicina) — spanning roughly 2 to 4 inches in length
Plum (Prunus Salicina) — The foliage presents a lush green palette
Plum (Prunus Salicina) — turning yellow to red in the fall
Plum (Prunus Salicina) — moderately moist soil with a slight acidity
Plum (Prunus Salicina) — USDA Hardiness Zones for the Prunus salicina are 5 to 9
Plum (Prunus Salicina) — indicative of its adaptability to a variety of climates
Plum (Prunus Salicina) — It is a relatively fast-growing species with an average increase of 13 to 24 inches per year
Plum (Prunus Salicina) — With proper placement and care
Plum (Prunus Salicina) — Be advised that this species may require some pest management to protect its harvest
Plum (Prunus Salicina) — and enhance fruit production
Plum (Prunus Salicina) — white flowers in the garden

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