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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.
Attract Hoverflies, Lacewings, Ladybugs, Parasitic wasps to keep them in check β plant African MarigoldGreat, ChrysanthemumGreat and Belgian EndiveGreat nearby.Water: Medium Β· Height: 600 cm Β· Soil: Deep, well-draining, slightly alkaline β rich in organic matter
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.
Prunus insititia
tree
Like Plum, this plant attracts predatory mites for natural pest control
Prunus avium
treeA fellow Rosaceae β similar growing habits to Plum
Malus sylvestris
treeAttracts the same predatory mites as Plum, keeping pests in check
Malus domestica
treeA fellow Rosaceae β similar growing habits to Plum
These three thrive alongside Plum β and alongside each other.
