Plant Details

Prunus salicina

Japanese plum

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General Information

Scientific name: Prunus salicina
Also known as: Japanese plum

Plant Properties

Layer: Fruit tree
Size: Small
Height: 6.00 m
Width: 4.00 m
Growth Rate: Moderate
Leaf: Deciduous

Growth conditions

USDA Hardiness: 5-8
Soil Moisture:
Moist
Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
pH:
Acidic Neutral Alkaline
Light:
Partial shade, Full sun

Usage properties

Edible part:
Fruit, Seed
Edibility:
(2)
Medicinal:
(2)
Features:
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: Round
Crown Density: Dense crown