Plant Details

Prunus domestica

Plum

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General Information

Scientific name: Prunus domestica
Also known as: Plum

Plant Properties

Layer: Fruit tree
Size: Medium
Height: 12.00 m
Width: 10.00 m
Growth Rate: Moderate
Leaf: Deciduous

Growth conditions

USDA Hardiness: 4-9
Soil Moisture:
Moist
Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
pH:
Acidic Neutral Alkaline
Light:
Partial shade, Full sun

Usage properties

Edible part:
Flowers, Fruit, Oil, Seed
Edibility:
(5)
Medicinal:
(2)
Features:
Adhesive, Dye, Gum, Oil, Wood

Description

Fruit - raw or cooked. The fruit varies greatly in flavor and texture, from mealy and soft to juicy, with a delightful taste that ranges from very sweet to sour. Fruit that is more sour is usually only used for cooking purposes. The size of the fruit varies by species, but on average it is about 8 cm long and contains a large seed. Seed - raw or cooked. Do not eat the seed if it is too bitter, as it can be toxic. Edible gum is obtained from damage to the bark. The seed contains about 20% edible oil with a pleasant almond flavor and aroma. The flowers of this plant are eaten and can serve as a garnish for salads and ice cream, or be used to make tea.

Harvest Data

Start Harvest: 20/08
End of Harvest: 30/09

Crown Data

Crown Type: Broad pyramidal
Crown Density: Dense crown