The plum tree (Prunus domestica) belongs to the rose family ( Rosaceae ). and originally comes from Asia Minor . The plum is classified as a stone fruit . The plum genus also includes plums (Prunus domestica subsp . domestica) , mirabelle plums (Prunus domestica subsp . syriaca ) and noble plums ( Prunus domestica subsp.italica ) . _ The young tree is best planted between autumn and spring, when there is no frost , with sufficient space to be planted . A sunny and sheltered location is ideal. If it is not a self-pollinating variety, pollinating varieties must still be planted in the surrounding area . Young trees should be protected from frost in winter, for example with white paint . The tree can grow up to 8 meters high , it usually takes a few years before the first plums can be harvested. The plum tree blooms from May with white flowers, from July to August the blue-purple , yellow or red fruits can be harvested.
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