Uses: Prunus domestica is the generic botanical name for the majority of fruit producing plum trees. They are a small upright to spreading tree that prefer fertile well drained soils. There are primarily two type of plums; the European and the Japanese varieties. Some more popular European varieties are 'Dawsons', 'President' and 'Sugar' and the Japanese varieties include 'Mariposa and 'Santa Rosa'. Often fruit trees such as the Japanese varieties of plum require a another tree as a pollinator before the tree will fruit. Several dwarf varieties are available for areas where space is limited. For advice on the type of plum best suited to your requirements contact your local nursery or fruit society.