Szilva
Szilva is the Hungarian name for the plum, a stone fruit in the genus Prunus. In horticulture the term typically refers to cultivated plums, especially Prunus domestica, and related forms such as Prunus cerasifera (the myrobalan plum). Plums are deciduous trees that produce fruit varying in size, shape, and color, with skins ranging from blue and purple to red, yellow, or green. The flesh is usually juicy and can be sweet, tart, or a combination of both, and the fruit contains a single hard pit.
Classification and varieties. European plums (Prunus domestica) form a broad group including many cultivars adapted to
Cultivation. Plums require a temperate climate with a sufficient winter chill to break dormancy and a warm
Uses and cultural significance. Fresh plums are widely consumed and used in jams, desserts, and baking. In