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Prunus X `Damson` European Plum
Damson European Plum
- » Heavy producer!
- » Attracts butterflies
- » Attracts birds
- » Supports bees
- Category:Shrub
- Hardiness Zone:5-7
- Height:15-18 ft
- Spread:15-18 ft
- Bloom Color: Pink Shades, Purple Shades, White Shades
- Foliage Color: Green Shades
Legendary for its productivity, this European Plum is a vigorous grower and bloomer as it covers itself with a cloud of white bloom in spring. Small plums form and mature in mid-August as a small, blue skinned, yellow fleshed fruit you'll love!Heavy producer. Self-pollinating but best planted with another European Plum. Profuse spring bloom. Fruit is perfect for jams, canning and preserves but is tasty fresh off the tree, too.
Foliage Color
| • | Green |
Attracts Wildlife
| • | Attracts Butterflies |
| • | Attracts Hummingbirds |
| • | Attracts Songbirds |
| • | Supports Bees |
Season of Interest (Foliage)
| • | Winter |
Exposure
| • | Full Sun |
Soil Moisture
| • | Moist, Well-Drained |
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Prunus X `Damson` European Plum
Thrives in full sun. Feed yearly with an organic fertilizer. Prune in winter for damage and to promote good airflow for fruit.