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Bullace — Fruit

Prunus domestica subsp. insititia

Full sun, light watering — fully hardy.

Photograph of Bullace
Wikimedia Commons via EOL
Plant out
Nov
Harvest
Aug
In flower
Sep, Oct
Sun
Full sun
Water
Low
Difficulty
Easy
Hardiness
H6
Season
autumn
Height
250–400 cm
Spacing
400 cm
Pets
Toxic to pets
Bee friendly
Bee friendly

Growing notes

Grows to 2.5-4 metres. Space about 250-400cm apart. In flower Sep-Oct.

Toxic to pets

As with other plums, the kernels inside the stones and the leaves contain compounds that release cyanide, so they can be harmful to people and pets if chewed and eaten; the fruit flesh is safe. Don't crack and eat the kernels, and keep stones, prunings and fallen leaves away from pets. If a person eats kernels or leaves, get medical advice; if a pet chews them, contact a vet.

→ NHS 111 for a person; your vet or the Animal PoisonLine for an animal