How to Grow Burgundy Plum
Prunus salicina 'Burgundy'
Your complete guide to growing Burgundy Plum.
📷 Wikipedia: Prunus salicinaWhen to Plant Burgundy Plum
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Companion Plants for Burgundy Plum
✓ Good companions
Repels aphids and helps prevent fungal diseases around fruit trees
Fixes nitrogen in soil and provides living mulch to retain moisture
Deep roots bring nutrients to surface, leaves provide potassium-rich mulch
Attracts beneficial wasps and predatory insects that control pest populations
Attracts pollinators and beneficial insects while repelling moths and rodents
Repel nematodes and various harmful insects while attracting beneficial predators
Trap crop for aphids and cucumber beetles, deters ants
Repels ants, mice, and various flying insects that damage fruit
✗ Keep away from
Produces juglone which is toxic to stone fruit trees and inhibits growth
Releases chemicals that suppress growth of other plants and competes for water
Allelopathic properties inhibit growth of most nearby plants including fruit trees
Nutrition Facts
Per 100g serving (USDA FoodData Central)
