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Brooks European Plum

Scientific Name: Prunus domestica 'Brooks'

Also Known As

  • Plum

Plant type

tree, fruit / vegetable

size

  • H: 15'-20'
  • W: 15'-20'

planting zones

  • 5a-9b

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Brooks European Plum plant details

Brooks European Plum is a fast-growing broadleaf deciduous fruit / vegetable or tree with green foliage. In spring white flowers emerge followed by blue, purple, red and yellow fruit. Grows well with sun - bright shade and even moisture water. Does well in acidic, alkaline, clay, gritty, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Brooks European Plum

Plant type: fruit / vegetable or tree
Plant family: rosaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 15 FT - 20 FT - wide, 15 FT - 20 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring

GROWING CONDITIONS for Brooks European Plum

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - bright shade
Watering frequency: even moisture
Soil needs: acidic, alkaline, clay, gritty, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This late-season European Plum produces large sweet fruit with some acid; partially self-fertile. S/M/GDr
Large, yellow-red to blue skin; yellow flesh. Sweet. Self-fruitful. Midseason. Zones 5-9

Gardening facts about Brooks European Plum plant

How to Grow Brooks European Plum

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - bright shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture
  • Soil Needs

    • clay
    • acidic
    • alkaline
    • well-drained
    • rich
    • gritty

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
  • Fruit

    • red
    • yellow
    • blue
    • purple
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
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