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.

How to Grow and Care for Fruit Trees

Fruit trees are a rewarding addition to any landscape, offering fragrant blossoms in spring and fresh, homegrown harvests in summer or fall. Popular varieties like apple, peach, pear, and plum thrive in full sun and well-drained, nutrient-rich soil. Choose trees suited to your USDA zone, and plant in early spring or fall for the best root development.

Dig a hole twice as wide as the root ball and deep enough so the root flare sits just above the soil line. Backfill with native soil, water deeply, and apply mulch around the base—keeping it a few inches from the trunk—to retain moisture and suppress weeds. Water regularly during the first growing season, especially during dry spells.

Prune annually to shape the tree, improve air circulation, and boost fruit production. Fertilize in early spring with a balanced or fruit-specific fertilizer. With proper planting, seasonal care, and a little patience, fruit trees will reward you with beauty, shade, and bountiful harvests year after year.

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