ploomipuud

Ploomipuud is a genus of flowering plants in the family Rosaceae. The genus is native to temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere and includes a variety of deciduous trees and shrubs. These plants are commonly known as plum trees or cherry plums, though this classification can sometimes be ambiguous and overlap with other closely related genera.

The most well-known species within ploomipuud is the European plum (Prunus domestica), which has been cultivated for centuries and is the source of many common plum varieties. Other notable species include the Japanese plum (Prunus salicina) and various ornamental cherry plum varieties that are prized for their spring blossoms. The fruits of ploomipuud are typically drupes, often round or oval, with a fleshy exterior and a hard stone containing a seed. The fruits can range in color from deep purple and red to yellow and green, and are consumed fresh, dried as prunes, or used in jams, preserves, and alcoholic beverages.

These trees generally prefer well-drained soil and full sun. They play an ecological role as a food source for various wildlife and are important in horticulture and agriculture. The genus is characterized by its alternate, simple leaves, often serrated margins, and its showy flowers, which typically appear in spring before or with the leaves. The flowers are usually white or pink and have five petals.