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Some varieties self-fertile; check before buying. Prune in summer to reduce risk of silver leaf disease. Thin heavy crops to improve fruit size.
🐛 Prone to: Aphids, Caterpillars.
Attract Hoverflies, Lacewings, Ladybirds, Parasitic wasps to keep them in check — plant African MarigoldGreat, AngelicaGood and AniseGood nearby.
Eriobotrya japonica
A fellow Rosaceae — similar growing habits to Plum
Plum is usually grown from grafting rather than seed. A shoot of the desired plant is joined onto a compatible rootstock so the two grow together.
Water: Medium · Height: 600 cm · Soil: Deep, well-draining, slightly alkaline — rich in organic matter
