Prunus domestica 'Ontario' - 1/2 STEM, GIRTH 10-12 CM C25

Description
The Plum 'Ontario' (Prunus domestica) produces yellow-green, large, firm fruits. They are round and have a sweet flavour. Well-drained, humus-rich soil and a sunny to semi-shady location create the ideal conditions for a high-yielding harvest from July. Their white flowers are a beautiful sight. The Plum 'Ontario' grows upright to around 5 metres high and 4 metres wide.

Bulletpoints
* sweet in flavour * the flowers are highly favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * attractive yellow autumn colouring * self-fertile * easy to care for

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of Plum 'Ontario' are medium green, egg-shaped. Plum 'Ontario' turns bright yellow in autumn.

Bark
Brown bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

Spread
Asia.

Frost hardiness
The Plum 'Ontario' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Plum 'Ontario' is an upright-growing small tree that can reach a height of 2.5 - 5 m and a width of 2 - 4 m. It usually grows 30 - 50 cm per year.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Prunus domestica 'Ontario' prefers nutrient-rich, sufficiently moist soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the ground is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
- Cut and saw wounds as well as broken branches should be treated with a wound sealant as soon as possible to prevent pathogens from entering the plant. - Fruit trees planted in spring must be watered generously throughout the summer. Well-rooted plants only require additional water in extremely dry conditions.

Fertiliser varieties
The plant is considered self-fertile.

Flower
Prunus domestica 'Ontario' forms white flowers from March.

Fruit
Prunus domestica 'Ontario' forms yellow-green, round fruits.

Use
Bee pasture, consumption, fresh consumption, jam, baking, liqueur