Pollinator plant

Plum

Prunus domestica

Linked agroforestry plant data
Pollinator recipe
Sign in to use recipes

Common names

49 names · 34 languages
EnglishYour language
+2 more namesShow fewer names
Other languages (33)
Dutch
French
  • Prune
  • Prunier cultivé[2][3]
Ainu
Alabama
  • Takkoosàwwa[3]
Arabic
  • برقوق أوروبي[3]
Bulgarian
  • Синя слива[3]
Catalan
Cherokee
  • ᏆᏄᎾᏍᏗᎢ[3]
Chinese (Simplified)
+1 more nameShow fewer names
Chinese (Traditional)
Croatian
Czech
  • slivoň švestka[3]
Danish
Estonian
Finnish
  • luumupuu[3]
  • tarhaluumupuu[3]
German
Hebrew
  • שזיף תרבותי[3]
Hungarian
Italian
Japanese
  • セイヨウスモモ[3]
  • プラム[3]
  • プルーン[3]
Korean
Kurdish
  • هەڵووژە[3]
Lithuanian
  • Naminė slyva[3]
Norwegian
Polish
  • Śliwa domowa[3]
Portuguese
Romanian
Russian
  • Слива домашняя[3]
Slovak
  • slivka domáca[3]
Spanish
Swedish
  • krikon/plommon[3]
  • plommon[3]
Turkish
Ukrainian
  • Слива домашня[3]
Sources & name notes (3)

Names recorded in our plant catalogue and botanical sources, grouped by language. Usage can vary by region.

Catalogue language labels are reviewed separately from botanical source records.

Numbered references identify names recorded by an external source. Other names are from our plant catalogue.

[1] Prunus domestica — Plant Toolbox common names ↗

NC State Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox; English common names in a United States horticultural reference.

Source records
  • Plum — ul#common_names > li:nth-of-type(3); heading: Common Name(s):; Prunus domestica.
  • Common Plum — ul#common_names > li:nth-of-type(1); heading: Common Name(s):; Prunus domestica.
  • European Plum — ul#common_names > li:nth-of-type(2); heading: Common Name(s):; Prunus domestica.
  • Prune Plum — ul#common_names > li:nth-of-type(4); heading: Common Name(s):; Prunus domestica.
[2] Prunus domestica — iNaturalist taxon names ↗

Community-curated iNaturalist taxonomy. This is a common-name attestation, not an independent botanical determination.

Source records
  • Plum — results[0].names[1]; taxon id 63735; Prunus domestica.
  • Pruim — results[0].names[8]; taxon id 63735; Prunus domestica.
  • Kultur-Pflaume — results[0].names[13]; taxon id 63735; Prunus domestica.
  • Pflaume — results[0].names[12]; taxon id 63735; Prunus domestica.
  • common plum — results[0].names[43]; taxon id 63735; Prunus domestica.
  • European plum — results[0].names[2]; taxon id 63735; Prunus domestica.
  • Ciruelo — results[0].names[3]; taxon id 63735; Prunus domestica.
  • Prunier cultivé — results[0].names[6]; taxon id 63735; Prunus domestica.
  • Pruno europeo — results[0].names[28]; taxon id 63735; Prunus domestica.
  • Susino — results[0].names[29]; taxon id 63735; Prunus domestica.
  • Ameixieira — results[0].names[5]; taxon id 63735; Prunus domestica.
[3] Prunus domestica — iNaturalist taxon names ↗

Community-curated iNaturalist taxonomy; common-name attestation, not an independent botanical determination.

Source records
  • Plum — results[0].names[1]; taxon id 63735; Prunus domestica.
  • Pruim — results[0].names[8]; taxon id 63735; Prunus domestica.
  • Kultur-Pflaume — results[0].names[13]; taxon id 63735; Prunus domestica.
  • Pflaume — results[0].names[12]; taxon id 63735; Prunus domestica.
  • common plum — results[0].names[43]; taxon id 63735; Prunus domestica.
  • European plum — results[0].names[2]; taxon id 63735; Prunus domestica.
  • Ciruelo — results[0].names[3]; taxon id 63735; Prunus domestica.
  • Prunier cultivé — results[0].names[6]; taxon id 63735; Prunus domestica.
  • Pruno europeo — results[0].names[28]; taxon id 63735; Prunus domestica.
  • Susino — results[0].names[29]; taxon id 63735; Prunus domestica.
  • Ameixieira — results[0].names[5]; taxon id 63735; Prunus domestica.
  • slivoň švestka — results[0].names[7]; taxon id 63735; Prunus domestica.
  • Слива домашняя — results[0].names[9]; taxon id 63735; Prunus domestica.
  • plomme — results[0].names[10]; taxon id 63735; Prunus domestica.
  • 자두 — results[0].names[11]; taxon id 63735; Prunus domestica.
  • Blomme — results[0].names[14]; taxon id 63735; Prunus domestica.
  • tarhaluumupuu — results[0].names[15]; taxon id 63735; Prunus domestica.
  • Naminė slyva — results[0].names[16]; taxon id 63735; Prunus domestica.
  • Śliwa domowa — results[0].names[17]; taxon id 63735; Prunus domestica.
  • セイヨウスモモ — results[0].names[18]; taxon id 63735; Prunus domestica.
  • プラム — results[0].names[19]; taxon id 63735; Prunus domestica.
  • プルーン — results[0].names[20]; taxon id 63735; Prunus domestica.
  • ploomipuu — results[0].names[21]; taxon id 63735; Prunus domestica.
  • slivka domáca — results[0].names[22]; taxon id 63735; Prunus domestica.
  • Prunera — results[0].names[23]; taxon id 63735; Prunus domestica.
  • Takkoosàwwa — results[0].names[24]; taxon id 63735; Prunus domestica.
  • モマニ — results[0].names[25]; taxon id 63735; Prunus domestica.
  • Šljiva — results[0].names[26]; taxon id 63735; Prunus domestica.
  • 欧洲李 — results[0].names[27]; taxon id 63735; Prunus domestica.
  • 歐洲李 — results[0].names[30]; taxon id 63735; Prunus domestica.
  • erik — results[0].names[31]; taxon id 63735; Prunus domestica.
  • Синя слива — results[0].names[32]; taxon id 63735; Prunus domestica.
  • plommon — results[0].names[33]; taxon id 63735; Prunus domestica.
  • krikon/plommon — results[0].names[34]; taxon id 63735; Prunus domestica.
  • Prun — results[0].names[35]; taxon id 63735; Prunus domestica.
  • برقوق أوروبي — results[0].names[36]; taxon id 63735; Prunus domestica.
  • Слива домашня — results[0].names[37]; taxon id 63735; Prunus domestica.
  • házi szilva — results[0].names[38]; taxon id 63735; Prunus domestica.
  • szilva — results[0].names[39]; taxon id 63735; Prunus domestica.
  • ᏆᏄᎾᏍᏗᎢ — results[0].names[40]; taxon id 63735; Prunus domestica.
  • שזיף תרבותי — results[0].names[41]; taxon id 63735; Prunus domestica.
  • luumupuu — results[0].names[42]; taxon id 63735; Prunus domestica.
  • 西梅李 — results[0].names[44]; taxon id 63735; Prunus domestica.
  • 西梅 — results[0].names[45]; taxon id 63735; Prunus domestica.
  • 加州梅 — results[0].names[46]; taxon id 63735; Prunus domestica.
  • هەڵووژە — results[0].names[47]; taxon id 63735; Prunus domestica.
Plant references

Source-backed information

Published observations for this plant. Each reference supports the information beside it.

Taxonomy
Prunus domestica is an accepted species in Catalogue of Life.

Taxonomic treatment in the August 2026 release; the catalogue record name is preserved.

Sources [1]
Botanical family
Rosaceae

Family in the cited taxonomic treatment.

Sources [1]
Mature height
3.05–6.1 m

NC State Extension profile. Converted from the source range in feet and inches; mature size varies with growing conditions.

Sources [2]
Mature spread
3.05–6.1 m

NC State Extension profile. Converted from the source range in feet and inches; mature size varies with growing conditions.

Sources [2]
Plant habit
Erect

NC State Extension profile.

Sources [2]
Growth rate
Medium

NC State Extension profile.

Sources [2]
Foliage
Deciduous

NC State Extension profile.

Sources [2]
Light
Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)

NC State Extension profile.

Sources [2]
Moisture and drainage
Good Drainage; Moist

NC State Extension profile.

Sources [2]
Soil texture
High Organic Matter

NC State Extension profile.

Sources [2]
Flowering season
Spring

NC State Extension profile. Seasons reflect the source region and do not verify the catalogue’s exact flowering months.

Sources [2]
Reported wildlife attraction
Listed as attracting: butterflies, pollinators.

NC State Extension profile. Broad wildlife categories; this does not establish flower visits by a named bee species or quantify nectar and pollen.

Sources [2]
Pollinator guidance
RHS includes Prunus species in its Plants for Pollinators guidance.

Genus-level guidance, not a rating for this individual species or a particular cultivar. RHS planting guidance. Choose accessible flowers with pollen and nectar; reduced-resource and double-flowered forms may be unsuitable.

Sources [3]
Native range
Transcaucasus to N. Iran.

Explicit native locality records in Kew WCVP v16; introduced and doubtful distributions excluded. Continent conversion follows the documented geographic mapping.

Sources [4]
Catalogue ratings

Who this plant supports

Honey bees

High suitability
Nectar value High
Pollen value High
Agroforestry database

Complete plant information

Open full plant profile

Structure

Vegetation layer
Fruit tree
Size
Medium
Dimensions
12.00 m high × 10.00 m wide
Growth rate
Moderate
Lifecycle
Perennial
Foliage
Deciduous

Site conditions

USDA hardiness
4-9
Moisture
Moist
Soil
Sandy, Loamy, Clay
pH
Acid, Neutral, Alkaline
Light
Partial shade, Sun

Uses

Edible parts
Flowers, Fruit, Oil, Seed
Functions
Adhesive, Dye, Gum, Oil, Timber
Edibility
5 out of 5
Medicinal value
2 out of 5

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.

Sources and references

References for the information marked with source numbers on this page.

Sources checked
  1. Catalogue of Life Prunus domestica — Catalogue of Life COL26.8

    COL26.8 (2026-08-20). Contributing checklist: Synonymic Checklists of the Vascular Plants of the World. This is taxonomic evidence, not an independent ecological study.

    Supports: TaxonomyBotanical family
    Relevant sections
    • Taxonomy: NameUsage.tsv line 1041604; ID 4N8SY; rank species; status accepted
    • Botanical family: NameUsage.tsv line 1041604; ID 4N8SY; rank species; status accepted

    Source checked on .

    Source data licence: CC BY 4.0.

  2. NC State Extension Prunus domestica — Plant Toolbox

    NC State Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox. Growing conditions and seasons reflect its United States horticultural context.

    Supports: Mature heightMature spreadPlant habitGrowth rateFoliageLightMoisture and drainageSoil textureFlowering seasonReported wildlife attraction
    Relevant sections
    • Mature height: Dimensions / Height
    • Mature spread: Dimensions / Width
    • Plant habit: Habit/Form
    • Growth rate: Growth Rate
    • Foliage: Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics
    • Light: Light
    • Moisture and drainage: Soil Drainage
    • Soil texture: Soil Texture
    • Flowering season: Flower Bloom Time
    • Reported wildlife attraction: Attracts

    Source checked on .

  3. Royal Horticultural Society RHS Plants for Pollinators — Garden Plants

    RHS planting guidance; applicable flower-form restrictions are retained. General recommendations do not measure local nectar or pollen production.

    Supports: Pollinator guidance
    Relevant sections
    • Pollinator guidance: Page 2, column 2, entry Prunus species (top 202 pt)

    Source checked on .

  4. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew Prunus domestica — Kew WCVP native distribution

    Native distribution and taxonomic treatment from the official WCVP v16 export (4 June 2026). The link opens the corresponding POWO taxon. Source rows are retained in the native-range audit archive.

    Supports: Native range
    Relevant sections
    • Native range: WCVP v16; wcvp_names.csv lines 345485; wcvp_distribution.csv native locality lines 1527678, 1527680

    Source checked on .

    Source data licence: CC BY 3.0.