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.

The picture cannot show how unusual these Anise plants are. The noble scent is missing. The diameter of their flowers is up to 2 inches, with up to 15 petals. Believe or not, there is an orange-red colored Henry Anise cultivar, as well as one with even more doubled and larger flowers. These grow reasonably fast into a tree if you prune them properly. This also depends on your cultivars. They like airy soil but they also grow faster if given ample water. They are disease free; and deer and rabbit repellent (unless these animals are really hungry or it is a moose or bear). They tolerate heat. In colder regions, young plants should be given shelter in very cold winter. They need absolutely no shelter in South Carolina. You can plant them on the hill of a golf course. Sometimes, I am so jealous of the Southern gardens. Another great feature is that theyare extremely long-lived. Your grand-children will enjoy the legacy and memories after you are no longer with them ...

While the 60-70 is correct, it is also for the mature tree. They will reach that size in 40 to 60 years. You should be able to leave them where they are, until you can get other tree going properly. Just a comment, the tree is 8 to 10 feet from the house, and appears to be 4 to 5 feet from the side walk. The area is really not large enough for most trees, oaks, maples poplars, etc. You will have problems finding a tree that will be happy and coexist with the house and side walk. You should be considering some of the small ornamental trees like Japanese maples, peach, cherries, etc. Even some of these when mature will have problems in he 15 foot strip between the house and side walk

Is the grayish rectangle, sitting on the wood floor sample, your backsplash tile? If it is, just be aware that once installed the glass tile will look different in color and much darker. Have you seen a sample board of it installed and grouted?