Botanische Merkmale: Blütenachse krugförmig, darin nur 1 Karpell, aus diesem entsteht eine Steinfrucht; Hybridogene, allotetraploide, formenreiche Kultursippe.
Mythologie: 'The late production of fruit by the wild plum gives rise to the association of the plum tree with endurance and the vitality of life. It is a particularly important symbol in Chinese culture.'
Plants For A Future: A green dye can be obtained from the leaves. A dark grey to green dye can be obtained from the fruit. A yellow dye is obtained from the bark.
