Mazhar Botanic Garden

Prunus domestica L.

Common plum prune plum

Family: Rosaceae
Genus: Prunus
Species: domestica
Sample code: EGY-MBG-001203
Common name: Common plum, prune plum
English name: European plums
Native: N. Iran
Country: Iran
(PGR): Common

Small deciduous tree grows 4-15 m tall bark reddish- brown bark leaves oval-shaped, pointed tip fruit varies in color (purple, red, yellow )

food (fresh, dried). medicinal.. cosmetic (Oils, face masks), and material (wood for instruments and carpentry ). dyes from leaves and fruit. used for agroforestry.

Prunus communis subsp domestica (L) Syme

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Texture: Clay Loam Mostly sand
Fertility: High
Drainage: Well drained
Salinity: Low
Water Sources: Drought-tolerant plant
Climates: Mediterranean
Lights: Full sun
Propagation: Grafting, budding or cuttings, seeds
Flowering time: Early spring
Zone: 5 : 9
pH range: 6.0-6.5

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