A plum tree can be even 10 m tall.
Plum trees are known for producing stems before producing flowers, which have 5 petals. Plums are round and have a stone inside, which protects the seed. They have a characteristic “stitch” on the peel. Depending on the species, plums differ in weight. They also differ in shape and size and we can differentiate damsons, greengages, mirabelle plums, and other plums.
Plums are very broadly used in the kitchen. They are served both fresh and processed. They are good for sauces, jams, home-made alcohol-free drinks, alcoholic beverages, meat stuffing and cakes. They can be frozen and dried. In therapeutics, they are best known for their laxative properties. They protect against free radicals.