How Big Do Plums Get
Depending on the Type of Fruit Tree You’re Hoping to Plant, the Mature Height May Vary Just a Little: Pears* and Plums Reach About 18-20 Feet in Height, While...
Depending on the type of fruit tree you’re hoping to plant, the mature height may vary just a little: pears* and plums reach about 18-20 feet in height, while apricots grow up to 15-20 feet tall/wide.
How big do plums grow?
Most plum trees will reach 16 feet (5 m.) at maturity or 14 feet (4 m.) if they are a dwarf variety. If you live in a more northerly climate, you may consider planting your plum tree in a location where it will have protection from cold winds, as they are prone to late frost damage.
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What month are plums ready to pick?
In California and the Bay Area, plums ripen between the end of May through August depending on the specific variety, weather, and microclimate.
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