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Plum Tree Ruth Gerstetter in the GardenTags plant encyclopedia

Prunus Domestica 'Ruth Gerstetter'

 

Plum Tree 'Ruth Gerstetter'

Prunus Domestica - Plum Tree - is a deciduous fruiting tree that can be fan-trained (approx. 2m.x3m), bush-trained (approx, 4m. high) half-standard (up to 6m. high) or standard (up to 8m. high). Some varieties are self-fertile (ie do not need a pollinator) and some require a second variety tree as a pollinator. The white flowers appear in Spring, and the fruit, which have a single stone, ripen in late Summer. 'Ruth Gerstetter' is an early variety, and is partially self-fertile (i.e. it will fruit without a pollinating partner, but a will bear a better crop if it has a pollinating partner). The fruit are purple.

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plant Features
  • Plum Tree Ruth Gerstetter likes full sun

    Full sun

  • Plum Tree Ruth Gerstetter likes occasional watering

    Occasional watering

  • Plum Tree Ruth Gerstetter is full frost hardy: 5f (-15°c)

    Full Frost Hardy: 5F (-15°C)

  • Plum Tree Ruth Gerstetter likes moist and free draining

    Moist and free draining

 
plant information

Common name

Plum Tree 'Ruth Gerstetter'

Latin name

Prunus Domestica 'Ruth Gerstetter'

type

Fruiting tree

family

Rosaceae

ph

5.0 - 6.5 Acid - Neutral

  • Light

    Plum Tree Ruth Gerstetter likes full sun

    Full sun

  • Frost

    Plum Tree Ruth Gerstetter is full frost hardy: 5f (-15°c)

    Full Frost Hardy: 5F (-15°C)

  • Soil

    Plum Tree Ruth Gerstetter likes moist and free draining

    Moist and free draining

  • Water

    Plum Tree Ruth Gerstetter likes occasional watering

    Occasional watering

Plant & bloom calendar

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full grown dimensions

The size of a fully grown Plum Tree Ruth Gerstetter is 5.00meters x 6.00meters 5.00 M 6.00 M

Prunus Domestica 'Ruth Gerstetter'

Prunus Domestica - Plum Tree - is a deciduous fruiting tree that can be fan-trained (approx. 2m.x3m), bush-trained (approx, 4m. high) half-standard (up to 6m. high) or standard (up to 8m. high). Some varieties are self-fertile (ie do not need a pollinator) and some require a second variety tree as a pollinator. The white flowers appear in Spring, and the fruit, which have a single stone, ripen in late Summer. 'Ruth Gerstetter' is an early variety, and is partially self-fertile (i.e. it will fruit without a pollinating partner, but a will bear a better crop if it has a pollinating partner). The fruit are purple.


Flowering

From Late Winter TO Mid Spring

Although plum trees are frost hardy, the flowers - essential for fruiting - are very susceptible to frost. If frost is threatened during the flowering period, protect the flowers with horticultural fleece.

 

Planting

From Late Autumn TO Mid Winter

Plant plum trees in the dormant season, in a sheltered position where the tree will get plenty of sunshine. Dig a large hole, and put a good amount of organic material in the bottom of the hole to help with drainage.

 
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