Plums have a sprawling, suckering growth habit and therefore require judicious pruning.
Latin Name
Prunus domestica
Family
Rosaceae
Type of Plant
Fruits
Trees
Bloom Season
April
Seasons
Spring
Summer
Specifications
Max Height: 25'
Max Spread: 25'
Uses
Sunlight Exposure
Full Sun
Attracted Wildlife
Birds
Colors
Native Range
Europe, Asia, and North America
History
Washington was experimenting with planting and grafting plums as early as 1763. Martha Washington's cookbook has many recipes for jellies, pastes, and preserves containing plums.
Other Details
Pollinator
Grown by Washington
Planted at Mount Vernon
Hardiness Zones
Average annual extreme minimum temperature 1976-2005
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