The Chinese plum is typically harvested in late summer and early fall, so the months to start harvesting the fruits would be August, September, October, and November.
Chinese plum
Prunus glandulosa
Chinese plum is a small deciduous tree native to East Asia. It is widely cultivated for its edible fruits. The tree's dark green leaves are divided into glossy narrow-pointed leaflets with toothed edges. The plant typically produces small white flowers with five sepals and petals. When ripe, its 6–8 millimeter round fruits are purplish-black in color. The juicy and tender fruit can be eaten either fresh or dried. Not only are its fruits edible, but its bark, leaves, and even roots yield medicinal benefits. Chinese plums have long been used for centuries in Asian traditional medicine.
Cycle:
Perennial
Watering:
Average
Propagation:
Air Layering Propagation,Grafting Propagation,Cutting,Seed Propagation
Hardiness Zone:
4 - 8
Flowers:
Pink to white Flowers In Spring
Sun:
Full sun,part shade
Fruits:
Fruits Ready In Spring
Edible:
Yes
Leaf:
Yes
Growth Rate:
Low
Maintenance:
Low
Drought Tolerant:
Yes
Salt Tolerant:
Yes
Thorny:
Yes
Invasive:
Yes
Care Level:
Medium
watering
Chinese plum (Prunus glandulosa) should be watered regularly but not too frequently. It needs at least 1-2 inches of water a week during the growing season - usually about once a week. During the fall and winter when the plant is dormant, it should only be given water every 2 to 3 weeks. The soil should be check first for moisture; if it is dry, then the plant should be watered. Water at the base of the plant, and avoid wetting the leaves if possible. Make sure the plant is getting drainage by not over-watering it.
sunlight
Chinese plums need at least 5 hours of direct sunlight per day to meet their light requirements. Full sun is the best, but some shade is acceptable, especially during the hottest parts of the day. In the northern parts of its range, the Chinese plum tree may need more sun to thrive while in the south, it may need protection from the intense heat. To ensure the tree gets enough light throughout the growing season, a location receiving morning sun and afternoon shade is ideal.
pruning
Pruning Chinese plum (Prunus glandulosa) should take place in early spring, before new growth begins. Dead, broken, or diseased branches should be removed first. Then, lightly prune healthy branches to improve their structure and thin out overcrowded areas. Depending on the desired shape, more vigorous pruning can be done to encourage branching or to reduce the overall size of the plant. Keep in mind that this species blooms in early spring, so pruned branches may forego flowers if pruned after blooms begin to develop.
Season
Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Harvest Fruit
Starts Flowering
Prunus glandulosa typically starts flowering in April.
Harvest Fruit
The Chinese plum is typically harvested in late summer and early fall, so the months to start harvesting the fruits would be August, September, October, and November.
