Prunus domestica 'Wangenh. Fr?hzwetsche' - 1/2 STDS BR

Description
The Plum 'Wangenheims Frühzwetschge' (Prunus domestica) produces purple, juicy and easily stone-dissolving fruits. They have a sweet, aromatic flavour. Well-drained, humus-rich soil and a sunny to semi-shady location create the ideal conditions for a high-yielding harvest from mid-August. Their white flowers are a beautiful sight. With its bushy, upright and broad growth, the Plum 'Wangenheims Frühzwetschge' grows to around 6 metres high and 6 metres wide.

Bulletpoints
* sweet, aromatic flavour * the flowers are highly favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * attractive yellow autumn colouring * cannot be planted over, stem protection recommended

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

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

Spread
Germany.

Frost hardiness
The Plum 'Wangenheims Frühzwetschge' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Bushy, upright, broad.

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 subsp. domestica 'Wangenheims Frühzwetschge' prefers nutrient-rich, sufficiently moist soil.

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

Tasks
- Fertilise: In the period from March to April - Watering: In the period from May to September - Pruning: March.

Care
- Cuts, saw cuts and broken branches should be treated with a wound sealant as soon as possible to prevent pathogens from penetrating the plant. - Fruit trees planted in spring must be watered generously throughout the summer. Well-rooted plants only need additional water in extremely dry conditions. - Cut back boldly in spring so that the plant grows compactly.

Flower
Prunus domestica subsp. domestica 'Wangenheims Frühzwetschge' forms white flowers from April.

Fruit
The purple drupes have a sweet, aromatic flavour. The pulp is juicy and easily removes stones. Ripening time from mid-August.

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