Home and Landscape
Plum and Prune
- Prunus domestica
- Family Rosaceae (Rose family)
Plant Description
Plums are deciduous stone fruit trees. Some varieties are dried to make prunes. They are well-adapted for most of California and often require cross-pollination to set fruit. European and Japanese varieties are commonly available.
Cultural Tips
Cultural practices such as site selection, soil preparation, planting, pruning, and watering are important for plant health, pest management and pest reduction when growing plum and prune.
