Plum, Au Rosa

Tree Care:

Planting: Choose a sunny, well-draining spot and water after planting.

Watering: Keep soil consistently moist in the growing season, less in winter.

Fertilization: Use balanced slow-release fertilizer in spring, avoid late-season fertilizing.

Pruning: Prune in late winter or early spring, remove dead or crowded branches.

Pest/Disease Control: Monitor and treat as needed.

Thinning: Thin fruit in early summer for better quality.

Mulching: Apply organic mulch around the base.

Winter Care: Protect young trees from frost and consider dormant oil spray.

Harvesting: Pick ripe plums when they easily come off.

Storage: Store plums in a cool, dry place or in the fridge.

Tree Description:

Size: Small to medium-sized tree, 15-20 feet tall.

Leaves: Dark green, serrated, alternate leaves.

Blossoms: White or pink, 1-inch diameter, in early spring.

Fruit: Small to medium-sized, round or oval, various colors, sweet flesh with a large pit.

Bark: Grayish-brown, roughens with age.

Growth Habit: Spreading and open with a rounded canopy. Specific traits may vary by cultivar.