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Common Plum

Prunus Domestica

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Overview

Prunus domestica, or Common Plum, is a deciduous tree that thrives in well-drained soil with full sun, reaching up to 20 feet in height and spread. This coveted cultivar produces fragrant flowers in early spring, followed by an abundant crop of juicy fruits by late summer. Its lush foliage adds vibrant greenery, turning yellow in the fall. Hardy in USDA zones 4-9, it's perfect for garden focal points and edible landscapes.

Sun FullWater Extra in Summer, MediumZones 5–10Climate Temperate
Common Plum (Prunus Domestica) — Hardy in USDA zones 4-9, it's perfect for garden focal points and edible landscapes

Culture

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

Shape & size

Classification

Family
Rosaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Photos (146)

Common Plum (Prunus Domestica) — tree for full; providing beauty and bounty for the discerning homeowner, image 99
Common Plum (Prunus Domestica) — This coveted cultivar produces fragrant flowers in early spring; with at least six hours of direct sunlight per day, image 102
Common Plum (Prunus Domestica) — is a deciduous tree that thrives in well-drained soil with full sun; followed by an abundant crop of juicy fruits, image 100
Common Plum (Prunus Domestica) — the Prunus domestica can serve as a focal point; featuring a skin that ranges from deep purple to yellow or green, image 92
Common Plum (Prunus Domestica) — reaching up to 20 feet in height and spread; these flowers not only contribute to the tree's ornamental value but, image 101
Common Plum (Prunus Domestica) — white flowers in the garden; or canning.<br><br>For optimal health and fruit yield, image 97
Common Plum (Prunus Domestica) — Its trunk and branches exhibit a dark; is a deciduous tree that thrives in well-drained soil with full sun, image 109
Common Plum (Prunus Domestica) — is a deciduous tree that offers both aesthetic appeal and delightful fruit; by mid to late summer, the foliage, image 106
Common Plum (Prunus Domestica) — It typically reaches a mature height of 15 to 25 feet with a similar breadth; and while it is adaptable to various, image 107
Common Plum (Prunus Domestica) — creating a rounded canopy that provides ample shade; an anchor in a mixed border, image 108
Common Plum (Prunus Domestica) — These flowers not only contribute to the tree's ornamental value but also attract pollinators; it typically, image 110
Common Plum (Prunus Domestica) — followed by an abundant crop of juicy fruits by late summer; removing dead or crossing branches to encourage, image 103
Common Plum (Prunus Domestica) — Its lush foliage adds vibrant greenery, turning yellow in the fall; tree with white blooms, image 104
Common Plum (Prunus Domestica) — Hardy in USDA zones 4-9, it's perfect for garden focal points and edible landscapes, image 105
Common Plum (Prunus Domestica) — the flesh of Prunus domestica is succulent and sweet; this coveted cultivar produces fragrant flowers in early, image 114
Common Plum (Prunus Domestica) — vital for fruit production; the flesh of Prunus domestica is succulent and sweet, image 111
Common Plum (Prunus Domestica) — By mid to late summer, the foliage gives way to the tree's prized plums; especially during the establishment phase, image 112
Common Plum (Prunus Domestica) — Featuring a skin that ranges from deep purple to yellow or green; the Common Plum is an attractive and rewarding, image 113
Common Plum (Prunus Domestica) — or canning.<br><br>For optimal health and fruit yield; its trunk and branches exhibit a dark, image 115
Common Plum (Prunus Domestica) — the Common Plum thrives in full sun, image 116
Common Plum (Prunus Domestica) — with at least six hours of direct sunlight per day; pruning in the late winter or early spring helps maintain the, image 117
Common Plum (Prunus Domestica) — Well-draining soil is crucial to prevent root rot; white flowers in the garden, image 118
Common Plum (Prunus Domestica) — the Prunus domestica can serve as a focal point; featuring a skin that ranges from deep purple to yellow or green, image 125
Common Plum (Prunus Domestica) — a pH ranging from slightly acidic to neutral is ideal.<br><br>Regular watering is necessary; vital for fruit, image 120

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