Description
Absolutely beautiful French type plum. The fruit of this European Plum is extremely tasty with skin has a gold/metallic sheen that lights up in the sun. The silver, white, dusty, wax-like coating is known as bloom and acts as a barrier against pests and bacteria and is critical in sealing in the fruit’s moisture.
European Plum species description: European Plum is self-fertile. USDA Hardiness Zones: 4-9. Plums do great in the Pacific Northwest.
| SKU: | PM43 |
|---|---|
| Variety: | Silver |
| Common Name: | European Plum |
| Latin Name: | Prunus domestica |
| Family: | Rosaceae |
| Other Common Names: | Plum |
| Lifecycle: | Perennial |
| Leaf Drop: | Deciduous |
| Forest Layer: | Understory Tree |
| Food Type: | Fruit Tree |
| Height: | 15ft |
| Width: | 15ft |
| Soil PH: | 5.5-7.5 |
| Soil Type: | Sand, Loam, Clay, Heavy Clay |
| Flower Type: | Hermaphroditic |
| Fruit: | extremely tasty skin has a gold/metallic sheen that lights up in the sun |
Nathan (verified owner) –
The scions arrived in good shape, with plenty of buds and with clear labeling. However, USPS shipping is not reliable. The package was delivered to us 8 days after it was shipped, enough time for the scions to emerge from dormancy. I grafted them immediately and am hoping for the best.