Prunus domestica 'Sugar Plum' - Sugar Plum (European Plum) (2024)

Based in Melbourne, Australia, our trucks deliver into Melbourne and its greater metropolitan area, Monday to Friday only. We utilise green life freight companies to deliver beyond that point into country Victoria, New South Wales, South Australia and Queensland.
  • Victoria
    Our trucks deliver into Melbourne and its greater metropolitan area, Monday to Friday only. We utilise green life freight companies to deliver beyond that point into country Victoria.

    • Area bounded by St Kilda, Balwyn North, Ringwood, Woori Yallock, Pakenham, Cranbourne & Frankston. Delivery cost depends on number of trees and confirmation of your suburb: 1-10 $105+GST, 11-20 $210+GST, 21-30 $285+GST, 31-40 $350+GST, 41-50 $420+GST, Full Load $475+GST
    • Central Suburbs
      Area bounded by Williamstown, Footscray, Tullamarine Fwy to Bell St Coburg, Preston, Northcote, Richmond, South Yarra & Middle Park. Delivery cost depends on number of trees and confirmation of your suburb: 1-10 $150+GST, 11-20 $210+GST, 21-30 $285+GST, 31-40 $350+GST, 41-50 $420+GST, Full Load $475+GST
    • Northern Suburbs
      North of Coburg bounded by Glenroy, Broadmeadows, Campbellfield, Epping, Diamond Creek, Warrandyte, Doncaster & Heidelberg. Delivery cost depends on number of trees and confirmation of your suburb: 1-10 $150+GST, 11-20 $210+GST, 21-30 $285+GST, 31-40 $350+GST, 41-50 $420+GST, Full Load $475+GST
    • Southern Suburbs
      Bounded by areas south of Frankston & Pakenham, Koo Wee Rup, Tyabb, Baxter & Mornington. Delivery cost depends on number of trees and confirmation of your suburb: 1-10 $150+GST, 11-20 $210+GST, 21-30 $285+GST, 31-40 $350+GST, 41-50 $420+GST, Full Load $475+GST
    • Western Suburbs
      Area bounded by Werribee, Melton, Sunbury, Craigieburn, Roxburgh Park, Tullamarine Fwy, Pascoe Vale, Footscray & Altona. Delivery cost depends on number of trees and confirmation of your suburb: 1-10 $175+GST, 11-20 $240+GST, 21-30 $315+GST, 31-40 $390+GST, 41-50 $450+GST, Full Load $500+GST
    • Peninsula
      All suburbs south of Mornington and Tyabb, including Hastings, Balnarring, Flinders, Mount Martha to Sorrento. Delivery cost depends on number of trees and confirmation of your suburb: 1-10 $175+GST, 11-20 $240+GST, 21-30 $315+GST, 31-40 $390+GST, 41-50 $450+GST, Full Load $500+GST
    • Outer Melbourne
      Area bounded by Werribee, Craigieburn, Healesville, Warragul & Lang Lang. Delivery cost depends on number of trees and confirmation of your suburb: 1-10 $210+GST, 11-20 $295+GST, 21-30 $350+GST, 31-40 $420+GST, 41-50 $480+GST, Full Load $525+GST

    • The city of Geelong and surrounding suburbs. Delivery cost depends on number of trees and confirmation of your suburb: 1-10 $210+GST, 11-20 $295+GST, 21-30 $350+GST, 31-40 $420+GST, 41-50 $480+GST, Full Load $525+GST
    • Country
      Areas beyond Geelong, Bacchus Marsh, Gisborne, Wallan, Kinglake, Healesville, Warragul & Lang Lang. From $175+GST depending on tree sizes, quantity required and your delivery destination. Please note: In all cases, we endeavour to arrange delivery direct to your physical address, but it will depend on the scope and ability of the third-party green life freighter transporting your order. Sometimes this process may require a more localised drop-off where trees will need to be collected.

  • New South Wales
    We utilise green life freight companies to deliver from our site in Melbourne to New South Wales.
    • Sydney
      From $275+GST per pallet, depending on tree sizes, quantity required and your delivery destination. Please note: In all cases, we endeavour to arrange delivery direct to your physical address, but it will depend on the scope and ability of the third-party green life freighter transporting your order. Sometimes this process may require a more localised drop-off where trees will need to be collected.
    • Northern
      From $350+GST per pallet, depending on tree sizes, quantity required and your delivery destination. Please note: In all cases, we endeavour to arrange delivery direct to your physical address, but it will depend on the scope and ability of the third-party green life freighter transporting your order. Sometimes this process may require a more localised drop-off where trees will need to be collected.
    • Central
      From $320+GST per pallet, depending on tree sizes, quantity required and your delivery destination. Please note: In all cases, we endeavour to arrange delivery direct to your physical address, but it will depend on the scope and ability of the third-party green life freighter transporting your order. Sometimes this process may require a more localised drop-off where trees will need to be collected.
    • Southern
      From $250+GST per pallet, depending on tree sizes, quantity required and your delivery destination. Please note: In all cases, we endeavour to arrange delivery direct to your physical address, but it will depend on the scope and ability of the third-party green life freighter transporting your order. Sometimes this process may require a more localised drop-off where trees will need to be collected.

  • Queensland
    We utilise green life freight companies to deliver from our site in Melbourne to Queensland.
    • Brisbane + Southern
      From $410+GST per pallet, depending on tree sizes, quantity required and your delivery destination. Please note: In all cases, we endeavour to arrange delivery direct to your physical address, but it will depend on the scope and ability of the third-party green life freighter transporting your order. Sometimes this process may require a more localised drop-off where trees will need to be collected.
    • Northern
      From $520+GST per pallet, depending on tree sizes, quantity required and your delivery destination. Please note: In all cases, we endeavour to arrange delivery direct to your physical address, but it will depend on the scope and ability of the third-party green life freighter transporting your order. Sometimes this process may require a more localised drop-off where trees will need to be collected.
    • Central
      From $450+GST per pallet, depending on tree sizes, quantity required and your delivery destination. Please note: In all cases, we endeavour to arrange delivery direct to your physical address, but it will depend on the scope and ability of the third-party green life freighter transporting your order. Sometimes this process may require a more localised drop-off where trees will need to be collected.

  • South Australia
    We utilise green life freight companies to deliver from our site in Melbourne to South Australia. We have certification ICA42 for the treatment of Myrtaceae stock delivered into South Australia.
    • Adelaide
      From $310+GST per pallet, depending on tree sizes, quantity required and your delivery destination. Please note: In all cases, we endeavour to arrange delivery direct to your physical address, but it will depend on the scope and ability of the third-party green life freighter transporting your order. Sometimes this process may require a more localised drop-off where trees will need to be collected.
    • Port Pirie, Port Augusta, Ceduna
      From $400+GST per pallet, depending on tree sizes, quantity required and your delivery destination. Please note: In all cases, we endeavour to arrange delivery direct to your physical address, but it will depend on the scope and ability of the third-party green life freighter transporting your order. Sometimes this process may require a more localised drop-off where trees will need to be collected.

  • Australian Capital Territory
    We utilise green life freight companies to deliver from our site in Melbourne to Canberra.
    • Canberra
      From $250+GST per pallet, depending on tree sizes, quantity required and your delivery destination. Please note: In all cases, we endeavour to arrange delivery direct to your physical address, but it will depend on the scope and ability of the third-party green life freighter transporting your order. Sometimes this process may require a more localised drop-off where trees will need to be collected.

  • Tasmania
    Due to quarantine restrictions we are unable to deliver into Tasmania.
  • Northern Territory
    Due to quarantine restrictions we are unable to deliver into the Northern Territory.
  • Western Australia
    Due to quarantine restrictions we are unable to deliver into Western Australia.
Prunus domestica 'Sugar Plum' - Sugar Plum (European Plum) (2024)

FAQs

How big do Prunus domestica get? ›

Typically grows up to 15-20 ft. tall and wide (4-6 m) at maturity.

What does sugar plum do to the body? ›

Sugar plums are a source of potassium to balance fluid levels within the body, vitamin C to strengthen the immune system while boosting collagen production within the skin, and calcium to build strong bones and teeth.

What happens if you eat the fruit of the sugar plum tree? ›

(c) What happens if you eat the fruit of the Sugar-Plum Tree? Ans: If you eat the fruit of the Sugar-Plum Tree, you will be very happy the next day.

What kind of plum is a sugar plum? ›

This variety of plum produces small elongated oval fruit with deep red skin and very sweet juicy yellow flesh. Semi clingstone. Needs another European variety to cross-pollinate.

How much space does a plum tree need? ›

Spacing for plum trees should generally be 20 feet apart. If desired, construct a water basin at the base of the tree about 36 inches in diameter. Mulch in the spring & summer time should be about 4-6 inches deep. Keep mulch a few inches away from the trunk of the tree.

How long does a cherry plum tree live? ›

The cherry plum tree has a short average lifespan of about 20 years. It grows well in average, medium moisture, in full sun to part shade. It is also drought tolerant and needs well-drained moist, acidic soils. The best time the cherry plum tree begins flowering is when it is exposed to full sun.

What happens if you eat plums everyday? ›

Due to its high fibre and antioxidant content, plums are good to protect the heart health from all kinds of heart conditions. Apart from lowering cholesterol level, it also lowers the blood pressure level in the body. Including it in your diet can help one make their heart happy and healthy.

How many plums to eat in a day? ›

An adult can eat 4 to 6 fresh plums in a day depending on how big the fruits are. Children however should eat only 2 to 3 plums a day. You should avoid eating too many plums at one go. Since it is rich in organic acids, excessive consumption of plums can cause diarrhea or other gastrointestinal disorders.

Is plum a laxative? ›

Plums, like prunes, can also help keep things moving through your system. They have a lot of sorbitol, a sugar alcohol that acts as a natural laxative. High blood pressure and stroke. The potassium in plums is good for blood pressure control in two ways.

Can I eat plums straight from the tree? ›

Plums are delicious and sweet eaten straight from the tree and fruit trees are so easy to grow, once you buy one, plant it all it needs is a little water when the weather is dry and it will produce lovely fruit for you for years to come.

What part of a plum can you not eat? ›

Be careful not to eat the pit. The skin of the plum is safe to eat and provides a sharper flavor than the flesh.

What the heck is a sugar plum? ›

A sugar plum originated as a piece of dragée or hard candy made of hardened sugar in a small round or oval shape. "Plum" in the name of this confection does not always mean plum in the sense of the fruit of the same name, but commonly refers to small size and spherical or oval shape.

What does sugarplum mean in love? ›

Wiktionary. Term of endearment; sweetheart, darling. Wiktionary. Alternative spelling of sugar-plum. Wiktionary.

Are sugar plums healthy? ›

Plums are rich in a variety of vitamins and minerals, including calcium, which ensures blood clots normally. They also supply potassium and vitamin C as well as being rich in protective polyphenols all of which are associated with reduced cardiovascular risk factors.

What is a nickname for a sugar plum? ›

Term of endearment: sweetheart, darling.

What is the lifespan of a prunus domestica? ›

Scientific name - Prunus domestica • Average lifespan - 10 to 15 years • Excellent source of vitamin C • More than 200 varieties • Generally grows 3 to 6 meters tall • Bark - dark and rough • Leaves - oval with a short point at the top or teardrop shaped.

What is the growth rate of a prunus tree? ›

Estimated growth rate: 20-40cm per year. Soil and conditions: a hardy species and will grow in most soils but prefers light, well-drained and humus-rich soil.

How big does a Natal plum get? ›

Natal Plum is an easy to grow spiny evergreen, perennial shrub with dense leathery green leaves, fragrant white flowers and showy edible red fruits. It is typically small, at 5 to 7 feet tall, but can reach a height of 30 feet.

What is the height and width of Prunus? ›

It grows 15 to 25 feet tall and equally as wide with variable habits. This tree is a popular ornamental in its native countries and in portions of the United States. The profuse and showy white blooms herald the advent of spring.

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