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Japanese Plum

Prunus salicina, Rosaceae

Zones
5–9
Layer
Understory
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Fast

Guild Roles

Producer

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (optimal)

Water

Moderate

Soil pH

5.5 – 6.5

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Lead PlantAmorpha canescens
Nitrogen FixationBeneficial Insect Habitat
Beaked HazelnutCorylus cornuta
Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat

Antagonistic Plants

Asian PearPyrus pyrifolia

Japanese plum and Asian pear may compete for similar soil resources when grown in proximity

Uses

Functions

Food

Edible Parts

Fruit

Common Questions

What zones does Japanese Plum grow in?

Japanese Plum grows in USDA hardiness zones 5 through 9.

What are good companion plants for Japanese Plum?

Good companions for Japanese Plum include Lead Plant, Beaked Hazelnut.

Design guilds with Japanese Plum and see companion relationships visually.

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