Basic facts : Prunus domestica
Areas: hardiness 2-7
there are different verities
so make sure to note this
Planting:
They are best planted in the fall,
and must be planted in pollinating
pairs as many are not self pollinating.
plant no farther than 50 ft apart but no
closer than 10 ft apart. Make sure to
fertilize well with manure and weed,
as they have a root system which has
difficulty competing.
Care:
Plum trees are relatively hardy so they
don't need a ton of care.
They do need to be regularly fertilized.
annually.
They may need to be mulched
Cutting of suckers that emerge from the root
system may be needed, as well as pruning.
During fruit production they produce
more then they can handle and often need
some of it removed, or else it may damage
branches.
Common diseases:
Fruit:
They fruit between 3-5 years of planting
The tulip guy; C.R
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