Origin
Mediterranean
Light
Full sun
Watering
Weekly
Care
Moderate
Flowering
Flowering
Edible & Fruit
Prunier
With early white blossom and sweet, blue-bloomed fruit, the Plum tree is a generous and easy-going fruit tree.
Care Profile
A guide to ensuring your botanical companion thrives.
Origin
Europe
Light
—
Watering
—
Maintenance
Moderate
Fruiting generosity from Europe and the Caucasus
Native to Europe and the Caucasus region, the Plum is among the first trees to flower in spring, announcing the season with its small white blossoms.
Hardy and undemanding, it reliably produces sweet fruit eaten fresh, dried or as jam, and adapts to a wide range of soils.
"The Plum tree gives much and asks for almost nothing."
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Styling Tip 01
Sun or part shade
It prefers full sun but tolerates part shade, which makes it valuable in shaded orchards.
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Styling Tip 02
Moderate watering
Water regularly while fruit forms; once established it handles short dry spells well.
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Styling Tip 03
Gentle pruning
Prune lightly and rarely: the Plum reacts badly to hard pruning, which causes gum bleeding.
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Origin
Mediterranean
Light
Full sun
Watering
Rarely
Care
Easy
Flowering
Flowering