Botanical profile

Prunus domestica ‘Bounty’

Latin name
Prunus domestica ‘Bounty’
Common name
Bounty plum
Type
Fruit tree
Family
Rosaceae

The Prunus domestica 'Bounty', commonly known as the Bounty plum tree, is a deciduous fruit tree renowned for its exceptional hardiness and abundant production of red-purple plums with juicy, sweet, yellow flesh, perfect for fresh consumption, preserves, and baking. Its rounded habit and white spring blossoms attract pollinators, promoting good fruit set. It adapts well to cold climates (zone 3) and is perfectly suited for family orchards as well as sunny gardens, where it prefers fertile, well-drained soil. The tree is partially self-fertile, but production increases with a nearby pollinator. Its glossy green foliage adds ornamental value to the landscape, while its ease of cultivation makes it an ideal choice for gardeners wishing to harvest tasty and robust fruits from late summer onwards.

Care guide

Growing conditions

Light, soil, water and hardiness

Hardiness zone
Zone 3
Exposure
Sun
Watering
Regular
Fertilization
Organic matter in spring
Soil type
Fertile, well-drained
Minimum temperature
-30°C
Plant appearance

Blooming, foliage and shape

Blooming period
Spring
Flower color
White
Fruiting
Purplish-red plums with juicy yellow flesh
Foliage color
Green
Foliage type
Obsolete
Shape
Rounded
Garden structure

Size and growth

Height
4.5 m (15 ft)
Width
4.5 m (15 ft)
Growth rate
Moderate
Vegetable garden and yield

Companion planting, spacing and harvest

Harvest period
TRUE
Fruit tree type
Plum
Pet friendly
Safe for pets

Pets

Butterflies
Plants that attract butterflies

Butterflies

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