European Plum Facts Learn About European Plum Trees

European plum trees produce plums with skins in a wide variety of colors – generally are blue or maroon, although popular 'Green Gage' plums are green, while 'Mirabelle' plums are yellow. These plums are often canned or made into jams or jellies. Most European plums are quite sweet but some are even sweeter.

Where did plum trees originate?
How long do European plum trees live?
Which plum tree is best UK?
How big does a European plum tree get?
How many plums should I eat a day?
Is Plum A true fruit?
Where is the best place to plant a plum tree?
What is the life span of a plum tree?
Do plum trees bear fruit every year?
Do I need 2 plum trees to produce fruit?
What is the best fertilizer for plum trees?
What is the sweetest plum tree?

Where did plum trees originate?

According to Ken Albala, plums originated in Iran. They were brought to Britain from Asia.

How long do European plum trees live?

Plum | 10-25 years*

Which plum tree is best UK?

VICTORIA. An old variety which has most definitely stood the test of time as both an eating and a cooking plum. A very reliable tree which can produce a crop so large that the branches break. Keep an eye out for this when the plums are forming and prune about half of them off if the crop looks to be large.

How big does a European plum tree get?

Dwarf Plum Trees

European plum trees (P. domestica) typically grow to 25 feet tall.

How many plums should I eat a day?

How many plums counts as one of your five-a-day? 80g of plums count as one of your five-a-day, which is about one medium-sized plum. Because they can be eaten raw or cooked, it's easy to add them into your daily diet.

Is Plum A true fruit?

True Fruits

By definition, a fruit is a seed plant's mature ovary, surrounding a simple seed. True fruits include cherries, plums, and peaches. ... Berry, which has a fleshy ovary and one to many seeds.

Where is the best place to plant a plum tree?

Plums grow best in a sunny spot in well-drained, fertile soil. Most trees in the plum family come in sizes to suit all gardens. If you choose your tree carefully you can train it into your preferred shape – as a standard or fan. Smaller trees, grown on semi-dwarfing rootstock are easier to maintain.

What is the life span of a plum tree?

The average lifespan for cultivated plum trees is 10 to 15 years, according to the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center's website.

Do plum trees bear fruit every year?

Plum trees do not produce fruit every year. The most common reason for a lack of fruit on a plum tree is that it has not matured to the point where it can produce fruit. Most plum trees will need 3 to 6 years after planting before they mature enough to bear fruit.

Do I need 2 plum trees to produce fruit?

Most plum trees are not self-pollinating, so you will need to plant at least two plum trees to bear fruit. When planting a plum tree, it is important to make sure that the variety you choose will grow well in your climate. European, Japanese, and Damson plum varieties are available depending on your location.

What is the best fertilizer for plum trees?

10-10-10 Fertilizer

The fertilizer 10-10-10 is an all-purpose fertilizer that meets the needs of plum trees throughout the growing season. A plum tree that is three years or younger needs no more than 1/2 cup of 10-10-10 fertilizer once in mid-April and once in early June.

What is the sweetest plum tree?

Mirabelle plums are the sweetest of all plum varieties. The small fruit with a slight reddish blush is popular for making eau-de-vie in France. Red plum varieties have bright red skin. Some, like the Santa Rosa, have amber flesh, while others, like Simcas, have bright red flesh that matches the skins.