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Prunus domestica

Genus: Prunus - Species: domestica - Family: Rosaceae

Phonetic Spelling: PROO-nus doh-MESS-tik-a

Common Names:

  • Common Plum
  • European Plum
  • Plum
  • Prune Plum

Tags

white flowers
pollinator plant
butterfly friendly
wildlife friendly
deciduous
edible fruits
problem for cats
problem for dogs
problem for horses
larval host plant
deciduous tree
eastern tiger swallowtail butterfly
frequent insect problems
frequent disease problems

Quick Facts

  • Height: 10 ft. 0 in. - 20 ft. 0 in.
  • Width: 10 ft. 0 in. - 20 ft. 0 in.
  • USDA Zones:
    • 7a
    • 7b
    • 8a
    • 8b
    • 9a
    • 9b
    • 6a
    • 6b
    • 4a
    • 4b
    • 5a
    • 5b
  • NC Region:Not specified
  • Origin:Turkey

  • Life Cycle:
    • Woody
  • Plant Types:
    • Tree
  • Habit:Not specified

Distribution

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Uses

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