Prunus domestica: Country Or Region Of Origin
Turkey
Plant Profile: Prunus domestica
Taxonomy: Prunus domesticaNames
Common Plum, European Plum, Plum
Phonetic Spelling:PROO-nus doh-MESS-tik-a
Genus:Prunus
Species:domestica
Family:Rosaceae
The Common Plum, a member of the rose family, hails from Turkey. This deciduous tree is known for its striking white blossoms and produces edible purple stone fruits. Among its varieties are the Greengage and damson plums, which are subspecies of P. domestica.
Prunus domestica Feature Summary
Prunus domestica Image Gallery
Tags
#deciduous
#white flowers
#wildlife plant
#larval host plant
#deciduous tree
#butterfly friendly
#problem for cats
#pollinator garden
#problem for dogs
#problem for horses
#eastern tiger swallowtail butterfly
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Prunus domestica Feature Summary
Attributes
This is a larval host plant to Eastern Tiger Swallowtail (Papilio glaucus). You may see three flights from February-November in the deep south and two flights from May-September in the north.
Woody
Whole Plant Traits
Flowers
White
Leaves
Stem
Landscape
Butterfly Garden
Pollinator Garden
Butterflies
Pollinators
Problem for Cats
Problem for Dogs
Problem for Horses
Prunus domestica Image Gallery
Prunus domestica Attributes
Prunus domestica: Wildlife Value
This is a larval host plant to Eastern Tiger Swallowtail (Papilio glaucus). You may see three flights from February-November in the deep south and two flights from May-September in the north.
Prunus domestica: Life Cycle
Annual
Biennial
Bulb
Perennial
Woody
Prunus domestica Whole Plant Traits
Prunus domestica: Plant Type
Annual
Bulb
Carnivorous
Edible
Epiphyte
Fern
Ground Cover
Herb
Herbaceous Perennial
Houseplant
Mushroom
Native Plant
Ornamental Grasses and Sedges
Perennial
Poisonous
Rose
Shrub
Succulent
Tree
Turfgrass
Vegetable
Vine
Water Plant
Weed
Wildflower
Prunus domestica: Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics
Broadleaf Evergreen
Deciduous
Needled Evergreen
Semi-evergreen
Prunus domestica: Growth Rate
Slow
Medium
Rapid
Prunus domestica Flowers
Prunus domestica: Flower Color
White
Prunus domestica Leaves
Prunus domestica: Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics
Broadleaf Evergreen
Deciduous
Needled Evergreen
Semi-evergreen
Prunus domestica: Leaf Color
Green
Prunus domestica: Hairs Present
No
Yes
Prunus domestica Stem
Prunus domestica: Stem Is Aromatic
No
Yes
Prunus domestica Landscape
Prunus domestica: Landscape Theme
Asian Garden
Butterfly Garden
Children's Garden
Cottage Garden
Cutting Garden
Drought Tolerant Garden
Edible Garden
English Garden
Fairy Garden
Garden for the Blind
Native Garden
Nighttime Garden
Pollinator Garden
Rain Garden
Rock Garden
Shade Garden
Water Garden
Winter Garden
Prunus domestica: Attracts
Bats
Bees
Butterflies
Frogs
Hummingbirds
Moths
Pollinators
Predatory Insects
Reptiles
Small Mammals
Songbirds
Specialized Bees
Prunus domestica: Problems
Allelopathic
Contact Dermatitis
Frequent Disease Problems
Frequent Insect Problems
Invasive Species
Malodorous
Messy
Poisonous to Humans
Problem for Cats
Problem for Children
Problem for Dogs
Problem for Horses
Short-lived
Spines/Thorns
Weak Wood
Weedy
