Japanese plum

Prunus salicina, a species of Prunus

Also known as Asian plum, Chinese plum, Nai plum ·

About Japanese plum (Prunus salicina)

  • Showy flowers
  • Fragrant
  • Attracts pollinators
  • Attracts birds
  • Edible

Appearance

Growth habit
  • Tree
Foliage
  • Green
  • Deciduous
  • Medium texture
Flower colour
  • White
Fruit colour
  • Red
  • Yellow
  • Purple
Autumn colour
  • Yellow
  • Orange
  • Red
Mature height
4–8 m
Flowering season

Flowers in April.

Growing conditions

Sun exposure
Full sun
Growth rate
Moderate
Soil pH
6–7 · Neutral
Minimum temperature
Hardy to -29°C · USDA Zone 5
Native range
Russian Far East, China, East Asia, Indochina

Where to buy Japanese plum (Prunus salicina)

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