LIFE CYCLE
Perennial
PLANT CHARACTERISTICS
Deciduous
GROWTH HABIT
Bushy
BLOOM SEASON
Late winter
FLAVOUR PROFILE
mildly sweet
SUITABLE FOR
out door
SEED TYPE
Non-GMO
PLANT TYPE
Deciduous
PLANTING SEASON
Spring
FRUIT SIZE
Small
PLANT HEIGHT
Up to 4.5–6 m
LIGHT REQUIREMENT
Partial shade to full sun
WATER NEEDS
Moderate
HARDINESS ZONES
USDA 6–10
CONTAINER GARDEN
YES
PLANT SPACING
3–5 ft
PLANTING DEPTH
0.5–1 cm
GROWING CONDITIONS
Well-drained
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need more than one plant for fruit?
Do I need more than one plant for fruit?
Yes. Indian plum has separate male and female plants, and only females bear fruit. Grow several seedlings to ensure you have both.
Is Indian plum suitable for a natural-style garden?
Is Indian plum suitable for a natural-style garden?
Yes. Its bushy deciduous form and early-season flowering make it suitable for informal gardens, woodland-style planting and shrub borders.
When does Indian plum typically begin its seasonal display?
When does Indian plum typically begin its seasonal display?
Indian plum has a late-winter bloom period, providing early seasonal interest before many other garden shrubs begin flowering.
Can Indian plum be included in a wildlife garden?
Can Indian plum be included in a wildlife garden?
Yes. Its fruiting shrub habit can complement wildlife-oriented landscapes where native or natural-style garden plants are preferred.
Does Indian plum lose its leaves in winter?
Does Indian plum lose its leaves in winter?
Yes. Indian plum is deciduous, so it naturally sheds its foliage during the colder part of the year.
What garden style suits Indian plum best?
What garden style suits Indian plum best?
Its bushy, informal growth works well in naturalistic borders, woodland-style planting and mixed shrub landscapes.