# Plum Tree (*Prunus domestica*) Plum Trees grow delicious plums and have lovely flowers! They are a great addition to any garden. - **Category:** [Trees](https://www.snappit.app/explore/categories/tree) - **Rarity:** Common - **Danger:** 1/5 · Very low - **Habitat:** Gardens and orchards - **Also known as:** Common Plum, European Plum ![Plum Tree](https://res.cloudinary.com/drieglelr/image/upload/v1771426161/objects/4819.jpg) ## Appearance The Plum Tree is a medium-sized deciduous tree with an often spreading canopy and reddish-brown bark. Its oval leaves are deep green, turning yellow or orange in autumn, and it produces abundant white or pink blossoms in spring, followed by round or oval fruits that can be purple, red, yellow, or green. ## Taxonomy - **Kingdom:** Plantae - **Phylum:** Tracheophyta - **Class:** Magnoliopsida - **Order:** Rosales - **Family:** Rosaceae - **Genus:** Prunus ## Interesting facts - A prune is simply a dried plum – no special process needed! - Ancient Romans enjoyed plums and helped spread them across Europe. - Plums are related to cherries, peaches, and almonds! - There are over 2,000 types of plums around the world! ## Special abilities - **Sweet Seed Spreader:** Plum Tree grows sweet, juicy fruits that attract animals to eat them, helping to scatter its seeds far and wide. - **Early Bloomer:** Plum Tree has an ability to bloom very early in spring, getting a head start on pollination before many other trees. - **Quick Fruiter:** Plum Tree can grow and produce fruit relatively quickly, ensuring it contributes to its ecosystem and reproduces. ## Measurements & details - **Height:** 3-7 m - **Spread:** 3-6 m - **Edible:** Yes - **Size:** 15-40 cm - **Lifespan:** 10-25 years - **Fruit Type:** Drupe - **Growth Rate:** Medium - **Leaf Type:** Deciduous ## Ecological connections - **Pollinates:** Honey bee (*Apis mellifera*) — Visits early blossoms for nectar and pollen. - **Eats:** [American Robin](https://www.snappit.app/explore/american-robin) (*Turdus migratorius*) — Feeds on ripe plums, dispersing seeds. - **Eats:** Plum Curculio (*Conotrachelus nenuphar*) — Larvae burrow into the fruit, causing damage. - **Depends on:** [Fruit fly](https://www.snappit.app/explore/fruit-fly) (*Drosophila melanogaster*) — Larvae feed on ripening or fallen fruit. ## Traits - [Deciduous](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/deciduous): Deciduous plants periodically shed all their leaves, typically during autumn or dry seasons. - [Spring Blooming](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/spring-blooming): Spring blooming plants produce their flowers during the spring season, often signifying the end of winter and the start of new growth. - [Fruit Bearing](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/fruit-bearing): Fruit-bearing plants produce fruits, which are the mature ovaries of flowering plants containing seeds. - [Fruit Tree](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/fruit-tree): A fruit tree is a perennial tree that produces fruit, which is edible to humans or animals. - [Edible](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/edible): Edible plants are those parts of a plant that are considered safe for human consumption. - [Urban Friendly](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/urban-friendly): This habitat trait indicates species that can coexist with humans in urban and suburban environments, utilizing man-made structures and green spaces. ## Collections - [Trees](https://www.snappit.app/explore/collections/trees) ## Safety **Danger:** 1/5 · Very low Do not pick or eat anything you find. Some plants and mushrooms can be harmful. ## Frequently Asked Questions ### How to identify Plum Tree? Compare leaves or needles, how they attach to the twig, buds, bark and the shape of the crown. Lobed leaves are useful clues, but several unrelated trees share a similar outline. Tree Identifier: upload a photo and compare the visible details. ### How tall is Plum Tree? 3-7 m ### How wide does Plum Tree spread? 3-6 m ### Is Plum Tree edible? Yes ### How big is Plum Tree? 15-40 cm ### How long does Plum Tree live? 10-25 years ### Where is Plum Tree usually found? Gardens and orchards ### What kind of fruit does Plum Tree produce? Drupe ## Where to spot - [Hofgarten Schleißheim (Oberschleißheim)](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/hofgarten-schleissheim-oberschleissheim) — Bayern, DE · Park - [Schlosspark Seehof (Memmelsdorf)](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/schlosspark-seehof-memmelsdorf) — Bayern, DE · Park - [Pomologie, Reutlingen](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/pomologie-reutlingen) — Baden-Württemberg, DE · Park - [Duft- und Würzgarten am Haus Saargau (Wallerfangen)](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/scent-herb-garden-haus-saargau-wallerfangen) — Saarland, DE · Park - [Hofgarten Dachau](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/hofgarten-dachau) — Bayern, DE · Park - [Hofgarten Veitshöchheim](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/hofgarten-veitshochheim) — Bayern, DE · Park [View all places to see Plum Tree](https://www.snappit.app/guides/where-to-see/plum-tree) ## More Trees - [English Oak](https://www.snappit.app/explore/english-oak) (*Quercus robur*) - [Sessile Oak](https://www.snappit.app/explore/sessile-oak) (*Quercus petraea*) - [Northern Red Oak](https://www.snappit.app/explore/northern-red-oak) (*Quercus rubra*) - [White Oak](https://www.snappit.app/explore/white-oak) (*Quercus alba*) --- Source: [Plum Tree: Characteristics, Facts & Places to See — Snappit](https://www.snappit.app/explore/plum-tree)