Plum | Description, Uses, Cultivation, History, & Facts | Britannica
2024年10月9日 · A plum is any of various trees or shrubs in the genus Prunus and their edible fruits. Closely related to peaches and cherries, plums are widely eaten fresh as a dessert fruit, cooked as compote or jam, or baked in a variety of pastries.
Plum - Wikipedia
Plums can be eaten fresh, dried to make prunes, used in jams, or fermented into wine and distilled into brandy. Plum kernels contain cyanogenic glycosides, but the oil made from them is not commercially available. In terms of nutrition, raw plums are 87% water, 11% carbohydrates, 1% protein, and less than 1% fat.
Plum tree characteristics – Botanical online
2021年1月11日 · Characteristics of plums. PLUMS are the fruits of plum trees belonging to the family Rosaceae, which includes other plants as well known as almond tree (Prunus dulcis), peach tree (Prunus persica), blackthorn (Prunus espinosa), apricot tree (Prunus armeniaca) or cherry tree (Prunus avium).
AMERICAN PLUM - PRUNUS AMERICANA | The UFOR Nursery
Family: Rosaceae. Genus: Prunus. Species: P. americana. Hardiness Zone: 3 to 8. Height: 15 to 25 ft. Width: 15 to 25 ft. Common Characteristics: The American plum is a small, deciduous single or multi-stemmed shrub. It is fast-growing and short-lived, typically from 15 to 30 years.
Plum Tree Complete Guide: Caring, Growing, Types, & Uses - Planet Natural
2023年10月16日 · Plum trees thrive in regions with temperate climates, specifically in hardiness zones 4 to 9 (USDA zones). They require full sun exposure and well-drained, loamy soil with a slightly acidic to neutral pH (6.0-7.0). Plum trees are native to Europe and Asia but are cultivated in various parts of the world, including North America.
Facts About Plum Trees: Description, Varieties, and Uses
2023年12月29日 · Plum trees are valued for their juicy fruits and ornamental beauty. The plums vary in shape, size, and color depending on the variety. They are rich in vitamin C, minerals, and potassium.
20 Types of Plums: Black, Red, and More Varieties (With Pictures)
2023年5月6日 · There are numerous types of plum tree varieties with distinct characteristics and growing habits. Though Most plum trees produce fruits with a sweet and juicy flesh even for eating fresh, others produce fruits particularly suited for cooking, preserving or making jams and jellies.
Plum (Prunus domestica): Morphology, Taxonomy, Composition and Health ...
2021年6月16日 · The three most important species of plum available are Prunus domestica (European plum) which is a hexaploid, Japanese plum (Prunus salicina) (diploid) and Prunus insititia. The important plum cultivars of India are Santa Roso, Kala Amritsari, Satluj Purple, Titron, Kataruchak, Alubokhara (Birwal et al., 2017).
Prunus domestica (Common Plum, European Plum, Plum, Prune Plum…
Common Plum belongs to the rose family and originates in Turkey and Europe but is now only grown in cultivation. This plant typically grows as a large shrub or small tree up to 10-20 feet tall. It is a deciduous tree with showy white flowers and edible purple stone fruits.
Plum (Prunus domestica) - British Trees - Woodland Trust
What it looks like. Where to find it. Value to wildlife. Uses and mythology. Threats. Quick facts. Common name: plum. Scientific name: Prunus domestica. Family: Rosaceae. Origin: non-native. Plum is a small broadleaf, deciduous tree or sometimes a shrub, with dark-brown bark. The branches grow straight and twigs are often spiny in wild plants.