Plant Profile: Prunus domestica

Taxonomy: Prunus domestica

Names

Common Plum, European Plum, Plum

  • Photo of Prunus domestica (Prunus domesticas)

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

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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.
Flowers
Landscape
Butterfly Garden
Pollinator Garden
Butterflies
Pollinators
Problem for Cats
Problem for Dogs
Problem for Horses

Prunus domestica Attributes

Prunus domestica: Country Or Region Of Origin

Turkey

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

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White

Prunus domestica Leaves

Prunus domestica: Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics

Broadleaf Evergreen
Deciduous
Needled Evergreen
Semi-evergreen

Prunus domestica: Leaf Color

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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