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Wild Plum

Prunus domestica subsp. insititia · Tree

Hardiness
H6 Hardy — very cold winter (to −15 to −20°C)
Position
Full sun
Height × Spread
2.5–4 m × 2.5–4 m
Soil
moist, but well-drained; fertile soil that doesn’t get waterlogged; Clay Loam Sand; Neutral pH
Flowering
March–May
Toxicity
No toxicity recorded

The Gardening Year

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🌸 In flower

Watch out for

Silver leaf: Prune out infected wood well below the infection site during dry weather and sterilize tools between cuts.

Bacterial canker: Prune out infected wood in dry weather during summer to avoid spreading bacteria via rain splash.

Brown rot: Remove all fallen fruit and mummified berries from the tree and ground to reduce overwintering spores.

Plum aphids: Encourage natural predators like ladybirds or use a strong jet of water to dislodge infestations.

Honey fungus: Improve drainage and avoid wounding roots; severe cases may require removing the tree to prevent spread.

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