European Plum plant profile
Prunus domestica
A perennial fruit for full sun.
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When to plant
When to plant European Plum
Clemson Extension says to plant plum trees as early as possible in winter while dormant; Utah State Extension sets bare-root stock with the graft 2 to 4 inches above ground and stakes it for the first year.
The calendar shows this cited seasonal window as an approximate band. It does not convert the season into frost-adjusted dates.
Open European Plum in my garden calendarShows the source-backed planting season, not frost-adjusted dates.
Growing conditions
- Sun
- Full sun
- Soil pH
- 6 to 6.5
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Spacing
- 216 to 264 in apart
- Hardiness
- Zones 5 to 8Find my hardiness zone
Common problems
Watch for these
Also watch for: brown rot, black knot, bacterial canker, plum curculio, coryneum blight.
Next steps
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Evidence trail
Evidence behind this profile
Original extension and institutional publications behind the planting, care, and safety facts on this page.
- How to Grow Plums in Your Home Garden
Utah State University Extension. Supports general reference. Checked 2026-06-18.
- Plum (HGIC 1358)
Clemson Cooperative Extension. Supports general reference. Checked 2026-06-18.