Prunus domestica Fruit Me Plum Me Angeleno - Common plum

The Fruit Me Plum Me Dwarf Plum Tree adjusts its growth to the size of its pot and the amount of soil it has, making it a small fruit tree that can be easily grown in containers on a balcony or terrace. Its compact size also makes it suitable for small gardens. This variety is self-fertile, meaning it does not require another plum tree nearby to produce fruit. The plant starts producing fruits comparable in size to those of a traditional plum tree from the first few years of cultivation. These are beautiful oval-shaped plums with a blue-violet skin and pleasantly juicy and sweet flesh, with a slight spicy aroma. They can be harvested in August. Easy to grow and requiring minimal maintenance, this small plum tree naturally resists a viral disease called sharka, which does not kill the tree but greatly affects its yield.

The plum tree or Fruit Me Plum Me Prunus domestica is part of a series of semi-dwarf fruit trees that have been developed in Spain. All the fruit trees in this range are grafted using a special technique onto a latest-generation rootstock that adapts to the available soil volume while allowing for quality fruit production from the first years of cultivation. The Fruit Me range of fruit trees is also easy to grow, hardy, reliable, and less susceptible to diseases. All of these fruit trees allow you to create a miniature orchard on your patio or balcony!

The original area of plum trees is believed to be Syria, not China. During the Roman hegemony over the region, various local fruits, including plums, were introduced to Rome. When grown in a pot, the "Plum Me" plum tree can reach a height of up to 1.5m (5ft) and a width of 80cm (32in). Its dimensions will be larger when grown in the ground, but still not as large as traditional varieties. Its compact dwarf habit is appreciated. It prefers full sun or partial shade, shelter from the wind, and can grow in any type of rich, moist, deep, and well-drained soil.

Its dark green leaves are oval, almost oblong, with serrated edges and slightly pubescent. The abundant white flowering occurs in April, earlier or later depending on the region. The tree becomes completely covered in flowers that appear on the previous year's branches. They are self-fertile.
This variety produces plums of approximately 4cm (2in) in diameter, with a violet skin covered in bloom. Their amber flesh is pleasantly juicy and sweet.

In the kitchen: Plums are consumed raw under the tree, in fruit salads, as well as in desserts, pastries, and as accompaniments to meats and dishes. They can be transformed into jams, of course, but also into preserved fruits, compotes... They can also be used to make eau-de-vie.