Prunus salicina
Plant Details
General Information
Scientific name:
Prunus salicina
Also known as:
Japanese plum
Images:
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Plant Properties
Layer:
Fruit tree
Format:
Smal
Height:
6.00 m
Width:
4.00 m
Growth Rate:
Moderate
Leaf:
Deciduous
Growth conditions
USDA Hardiness:
5-8
Soil Moisture:
Moist
Moist
Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
pH:
Acid Neutral Basic
Acid Neutral Basic
Light:
Half shade, Sun
Half shade, Sun
Usage properties
Edible part:
Fruit, Seed
Fruit, Seed
Edibility:
Medicinal:
Features:
Dye
Dye
Description
Fruit - can be consumed both raw and cooked. This fruit ripens early and has a unique, sweet, and juicy flavor. You can eat it fresh, use it in pies, jams, and so on, or dry it for later use. The fruit is resistant to spoilage. It has a plum-like shape and can grow up to 7 cm long, with a large seed inside. The seed can be eaten both raw and cooked, but avoid the seed if it tastes too bitter - consult the previously mentioned information about toxicity.
Harvest Data
Start Harvest:
20/07
End of Harvest:
20/09
Crown Data
Crown Type:
Rond
Crown Density:
Dichte kroon
Guilds
Guild Information
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Guild Details
| Guild | Description |
|---|---|
|
Arbutus unedoxaera Strawberry Tree |
Enhances soil structure, providing better drainage and aeration for the plum tree. |
|
Prunus domestica Plum |
Helps with pollination, leading to increased fruit set on both trees. |
|
Prunus avium Sweet cherry |
Provides shade and protection, which can reduce stress during hot spells. |
|
Ziziphus jujuba Jujube |
Aids in soil fertility through nitrogen fixation, benefiting the plum tree. |
|
Corylus avellana Hazel |
Offers ground cover and reduces weed competition while providing nuts for wildlife. |