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.
Contributed by @jake83
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Full sun
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Occasional watering
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Full Frost Hardy: 5F (-15°C)
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Moist and free draining
Common name
Plum Tree 'Ruth Gerstetter'
Latin name
Prunus Domestica 'Ruth Gerstetter'
type
Fruiting tree
family
Rosaceae
ph
5.0 - 6.5 Acid - Neutral
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Light
Full sun
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Frost
Full Frost Hardy: 5F (-15°C)
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Soil
Moist and free draining
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Water
Occasional watering
Plant & bloom calendar
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Best time to plant
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When the plant will bloom
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When to harvest
full grown dimensions
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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jake83