Plum Fruit Tree - Prunus domestica

The Plum Fruit Tree (Prunus domestica) is the fruit tree you didn’t know you needed in your orchard. Gorgeous dark purple fruits shine and are surrounded by lush green leaves.

Plant Details - Plum Fruit Tree

Family: Rosaceae

Light Requirement: Full Sun

Water Needs: Moist

Height:  20 - 25 ft.

Spread:  10 - 20 ft.

Growth Rate: Fast

Bloom Time: Spring

Flower Color: White

Wildlife Value: Attracts bees, butterflies, birds

Landscape Uses & Maintenance – Plum Tree

The Plum Fruit Tree is a superb fruit tree to add to your home or landscape.

Flowers will bloom in spring and are pale pink to white in color, making for a pretty display.

Plant this tree in your orchard or use it to line your border for easy to reach fruits. Excellent as a focal point for a yard.

Plant in a location with full sun.  “Full sun” is a location that gets at least 6 – 8 hours of sunlight per day.

These trees are not self-pollinating, so make sure to buy and plant two trees to ensure that you will have fruit set. Planting two trees at the same time ensures both trees are at the same level of maturity to have fruits.

Prune branches in late winter. Look for diseased, damaged, or rubbing bark that will create fungal or bacterial issues. Thinning out the canopy is a great way to ensure plenty of sunlight makes its way down into the tree and dries it out in the morning or after storms. Without this, you may have more fungal issues with your leaves, bark, or fruit. As your tree matures, it is important to keep your branches fewer as fruits will load the branches and create significant weight.

Apply a balanced fertilizer of nitrogen, phosphorous, and potassium in early spring for optimal health and vigor.

The nectar rich flowers are attractive to bees and other pollinators. The fruits attract plenty of wildlife to your yard, including squirrels and other mammals.

Noteworthy Characteristics

The Plum Fruit Tree will take up to five years to start producing fruit, so don’t wait any longer to plant your new orchard!

This Is How Your Plants Will Look upon Delivery

Bloom Season

Spring

Bloom/Foliage Color

White

Height at Maturity

Under 25 Feet

Care

Plum trees thrive in well-draining soil and require regular watering, especially during dry periods. They should be pruned yearly to maintain shape and clear dead or diseased branches. In early spring, they should be fertilized to encourage healthy growth and fruit production.

Plant Reproduction

Plum fruit trees spread through seeds, grafting, and root suckers.

Plant fruit trees in early spring or late fall when the weather is cool. Choose a sunny location with well-drained soil. Dig a hole twice the width of the roots and double as deep as the root system. When the tree is put in the hole, make sure the graft union (a noticeable bump where the tree was grafted above the rootstock) is above the soil line. Put dug-out soil around the tree roots, gently firmly remove air pockets, and water thoroughly.
Water young trees regularly, especially during dry spells, to establish a robust root system. Once established, water deeply and less frequently. Prune fruit trees yearly during the dormant season to remove dead or diseased wood, improve air circulation, and shape the tree for optimal fruit production. Fertilize in early spring and thin the fruit when necessary to prevent overbearing, which can stress the tree and reduce fruit quality. 

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