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Plum

Prunus domestica

Also known as: plum tree, prune plum

Hardy stone fruit tree. European types are self-fertile, Japanese types need cross-pollination. Lower maintenance than peaches.

Plum

Growing Requirements

SunFull Sun
WaterMedium
Soil Type
Soil Drainage
Soil pH
Plant Spacing180–240″
Row Spacing180–240″
Planting Depth—
Height120–300″
Spread120–240″
✗ Not Container Friendly✗ Not Raised Bed Friendly

Planting Schedule

Transplant Outdoors

0–9 weeks after last frost

Days to Harvest

1095–1460 days

Zone Suitability

USDA Hardiness Zones

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13

Zones 4–9

Can overwinter in appropriate zones

Perennial in zones 4–9

European plums self-fertile. Japanese plums need cross-pollinator. Thin fruit to 4–6 inches apart for larger size. Less prone to disease than peaches.

Companion Plants

No companion data available for this plant yet.

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