Weito T 6
ActivePrunus L. · Plum
SCHIMMELPFENG| Hermann Schimmelpfeng
DE
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Variety traits
Plum plant height
Prunus L.
A biometric index of plum vigor used to determine plantation type, rootstock selection, and management practices. Tree height is measured from the soil surface to the highest point of the canopy.
In the reference 12 varieties crop Plum, where this is mentioned in the description.
To evaluate plum cultivars, a classification based on vigor is used, in which trees up to 3 meters are considered low-vigor, up to 5 meters are medium-vigor, and those exceeding 5 meters are high-vigor. Without specialized pruning, the European plum (Prunus domestica) can reach a height of 6–12 meters.
Plant height determines agrotechnical decisions: intensive orcharding employs clonal rootstocks to restrict growth to 2.2–3.7 meters, which facilitates harvesting and maintenance. This trait is considered when determining planting schemes and selecting pruning systems to maintain light exposure and plantation productivity.
General information about the subject — on the page Plant height.
Varieties of Plum mentioned in the description
Selection based on the description text, not on official evaluation: these data are absent from registers. For specific variety details, please refer to its profile.