How to Care for Prunus salicina (Japanese plum)

Korean name: 자두나무

The Japanese plum is a deciduous tree that produces white flowers in spring and luscious plums in summer. Its leaves are oval-shaped and glossy, with branches that grow evenly. It thrives well in home gardens with adequate sunlight and watering.

Key facts

• Category: Vegetable & fruit
• Difficulty: Moderate
• Where to keep: outdoors
• Native to: China and Japan
• Growth rate: Moderate
• Pets: Mildly toxic, so keep pets from chewing on it.
• Traits: edible, fruit, deciduous, medium difficulty
• Also known as: Japanese plum, Chinese plum, Asian plum

Care Guide

• Light: Grow in an area with full sunlight.
• Watering: Water thoroughly when the soil dries out.
• Soil: Prefers well-drained neutral to slightly acidic soil.
• Humidity: Maintain moderate humidity.
• Temperature: 15~30°C
• Fertilizer: Use balanced slow-release fertilizer during the growing season.

Common questions

How often should you water Prunus salicina?

Water thoroughly when the soil dries out. Roughly every 7 days is the baseline; adjust for the season and the spot it sits in.

Where should you keep Prunus salicina?

It likes Grow in an area with full sunlight.. You can grow it outdoors. Use Prefers well-drained neutral to slightly acidic soil..

Is Prunus salicina safe around pets?

Mildly toxic, so keep pets from chewing on it.

Is Prunus salicina good for beginners?

Difficulty: Moderate. Keep it around 15~30°C. Humidity: Maintain moderate humidity.. Fertilise Use balanced slow-release fertilizer during the growing season..