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

Bulletpoints
* sweet, aromatic flavour * the flowers are highly favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies

Growth habit
Plum 'Wangenheims Frühzwetschge' is a bushy, upright and broad-growing small tree that can reach a height of 4 - 6 metres and a width of 4 - 6 metres.

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
- Cut and saw wounds as well as broken branches should be treated as quickly as possible with a wound sealant to prevent pathogens from entering 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 flesh is juicy and easily removes stones. Ripen from mid-August.

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