Plum – Prunus X domestica or P. salicina

Common Name: Plum, Japanese Plum

Botanical Name: Prunus X domestica or P. salicina, PROO-nus do-MES-ti-ca

Decorative Life: 5-7 days.

Flower Color: Pink, White

Availability: Spring, Winter

• Member of the Rosaceae (rose family).
• Native to Eastern Asia, Japan.
• Relatives include apple, peach, potentilla, pear, strawberry.

• Has small, delicate flowers along woody branches.
• Stems cut to various lengths.
• Plant is a deciduous tree, classed as a dicotyledon, leaves not parallel veined.
• Flowers have a slight fragrance.

One reports states 41F but mid 30s should be better.

• Prunus is the classical name for plum.
• The specific epithet name “domestica” means domesticated.
• The American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology lists this species as an allergy-safe pollen producing plant.
• Cut dormant branches can be forced into bloom by immersing them in 82 F water for 12 hours, then placing them upright in opening solution at 59-64 F and high humidity for 1-3 weeks.