A heavy producer of large oblong fruit with dark blue skin and yellow-orange flesh. Best for fresh eating, this plum ripens in late season. Requires pollination by another European plum. Resistant to black-knot disease. Freestone. Botanical Name- Prunus domestica ‘President’ Pronunciation- PROO-nus doh-MES-tih-kuh Foliage- Deciduous Mature Width- 10 ft Mature Height- 10 ft Sun Exposure- Full Sun Soil Preferences- Average, well-drained soil Current Size- 7 Bloom Color- White Bloom Time- Spring Companion Plants- Venosa Violacea Clematis – provides complementary texture and seasonal interest Fauna Attracted- Bees, butterflies, fruit-eating birds Plant Habit- Tree
- Care Rating- Moderate
Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin – Yearly Care Instructions- Prune flowering varieties after bloom; water deeply in dry spells and watch for pests. Trimming Instructions- Prune after flowering to maintain shape and remove dead or crossing branches. Fertilization Instructions- Apply a balanced fertilizer (e.g., 14-14-14) in early spring; moderate to high feeding need for fruiting types. Clay soil should be amended to prevent standing water. Fertilizer Recommendation- Tree-tone Possible Issues- Peach leaf curl, black knot, aphids
