Japanese plum References Contents Japanese plum plant and fruit Ask the Chatbot a Question Ask the Chatbot a Question Also known as: Prunus salicina Learn about this topic in these articles:plums In plumdomestica) and the Japanese plum (P. salicina) are grown commercially for their fruits, and a number of species, including the purple-leaf plum (P. cerasifera), are used as ornamental plants for their attractive flowers and leaves.Read More