Plum tree ID needed
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Plum Tree loosing baby plums (picture of tree)
Comments (18)Lorraine, I'm in the same boat. I live in San Diego and have a dwarf Santa Rosa plum tree that I've had at least 4 years. This is the first year that I've had a significant amount of blossoms set fruit (although last year I moved the tree from a pot to in the ground a bit late in the year, losing almost all of my blossoms). Some of the lower ones are yellowing and will probably fall off. I've got my fingers crossed for this year....See MoreID a plum tree
Comments (3)P.angustifolia, Chickasaw plum, typically suckers like crazy - I'd expect one old enough to be fruiting to be surrounded by a veritable forest of root suckers. Most reliable fruiting plum I've encountered - finally abandoned all the Euro & Japanese hybrid types, as they were a waste of space here....See MoreWe miss the plums of our Plum Tree
Comments (9)My parents have a plum tree in their backyard. It would bloom and attempt to fruit, but never got much fruit due to drop and what looked like disease. My dad finally cut it down to about a foot above the crotch. We placed a big flat rock on top of the branch stubs so it fit really nice, almost like a table. The tree ended up growing around the rock holding it securely, and the new growth looks nice compared to the gnarled, black knotted part that was there before. I'd say if you're at the point where you're going to cut it down, try cutting all of the top growth off....See MorePlum tree dying - newbie needs your input!
Comments (3)Too much water? Dig down about 4"-6" just before it gets watered and see what you have...dry or wet. Expanding/splitting bark is often too much water. Can't tell from the photo if it is planted at the right depth. The crown of the tree trunk should be slightly higher than the surrounding territory. Agree that it needs more air and that the pavers are too close. It is probably a lost cause, but if you check the roots you will see what is going on. Too wet or too dry. Too wet and they will all be rotten. Too dry and they will be shriveled. Then you can change your schedule accordingly. If it dies, you can plant another one and know better how to care for it in your specific location. We all go thru these (expensive sometimes) learning experiences, but you will be a better gardener for it. Wishing you success. -Babka...See MoreScott F Smith
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