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Plum
intermediate difficulty · hardiness zones 4–9
- Methods
- traditional
- Planting window
- March–April
- Greenhouse
- Not required
- Compact variant
- Available
European and Japanese types differ in season and use. European plums are common for drying into prunes.
Production planning estimate
Plan around lb per mature tree per year
A starting estimate is 60 lb per mature tree per year. That means one tree is a reasonable first unit to plan for, then adjust for your climate, practices, and household demand.
Space guideline
80 sq ft per tree
Starting plan
— trees
Planning note: Many varieties need a second, compatible tree nearby for pollination.