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Prunus domestica - Cultivated plum
Rosaceae
Our Prunus domestica
It is impossible to say exactly, but it is likely that today's cultivated plum is a
chance cross between myrobalan and blackthorn (Prunus cerasifera x
P. spinosa).
The fruit is already mentioned by the Romans. Plum trees grow rather sparsely and develop a broad spreading crown of 6 to 10 metres in height.
Flowering begins before the leaves shoot in April and is therefore somewhat susceptible to late frost. Many plum varieties are self-fruiting. The blue-purple to red stone fruits are divided into plum and damson. Plums can be recognised by their round shape. They do not have a pronounced belly seam and have a juicy flesh, but the stone is somewhat more difficult to remove than in the case of damsons. Plums are more elongated, with a distinct belly seam and their skin is dark blue. Plums like a sunny and warm location in medium-heavy, humus-rich soil.
Tip: There are now many disease-resistant varieties on the market.
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