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Cherry Plum

Prunus cerasifera (Cherry Plum)

Plant profile - Cherry Plum

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Variety

Prunus cerasifera (Cherry Plum)

Type

Hedging

Sow

Bare root

Plant on/out

Nov-April

Harvest

Late Summer

Position

Full sun

Plant Height

1.2-1.8m

Plant Spread

60cm

Tasting notes and description

A fast growing hedge producing tasty red or yellow plums in the late summer. Delicious eaten fresh but also ideal for making jams, wines and liqueurs. The branches are smothered in masses of pure white flowers in early March. Plant 60cm (2ft) apart. Recommended hedge height: 1.2-1.8m (4-6ft). Growth rate: 30-45cm (12-18in) per year.