Prunus salicina

Species

Also called Japanese plum tree, Chinese plum tree

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Typetree

“This guide will walk you through the essential steps to successfully cultivate, care for, and harvest your plum tree, whether you’re a beginner or an experienced gardener looking to expand your fruit collection.” — Prunus salicina Care Guide: Growing and Harvesting Plums - Luna's Cozy Home

Days to maturity3–6 years

“Your Prunus salicina will typically start bearing fruit within 3-6 years” — Prunus salicina Care Guide: Growing and Harvesting Plums - Luna's Cozy Home

Waterconsistently moist but not waterlogged

“Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged during the first growing season to promote healthy root development.” — Prunus salicina Care Guide: Growing and Harvesting Plums - Luna's Cozy Home

Soil pH6–7

Ready whenfully colored, slightly soft to the touch, and have a sweet aroma

“harvest plums when they are fully colored, slightly soft to the touch, and have a sweet aroma.” — Prunus salicina Care Guide: Growing and Harvesting Plums - Luna's Cozy Home

Edible partsfruit

from Prunus · “When the light condition is good, the fruit branch is strong” — Light,Soil,Temperature,Water,Fertilization of Cherry - The Plant Aide

Pestsaphids, caterpillars

“Monitor for pests such as aphids, caterpillars, and diseases like brown rot” — Prunus salicina Care Guide: Growing and Harvesting Plums - Luna's Cozy Home

Diseasesbrown rot

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