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Prunus domestica 'Opal'

Prunus domestica 'Opal'

Photo: Prunus domestica 'Opal'

Photo: Prunus domestica 'Opal'

General description

Other common namesplum 'Opal'

SynonymsPrunus 'Opal'

GenusPrunus can be deciduous or evergreen trees or shrubs with showy flowers in spring, and often good autumn foliage colour. Some have edible fruit in autumn, and a few species have ornamental bark

FamilyRosaceae / Rosaceae

Details'Opal' is a reliably fruiting, dessert gage to 2.5-4m in height depending upon the rootstock. Flowers white in early spring, green fruits in early August

Properties

Variety of
Wild Plum (Prunus domestica)
Height
100 - 400 cm
Color
Soil type
Loam, Sand
Sunlight
Full sun, Partial shade
PH
Neutral
Moisture
Well-drained, Moist but well-drained
Hardiness
Hardy