When should I spray my purple-leaf plum tree for the mites and disease they seem to get every year? A: That is a problem-prone tree, in my opinion. The dark leaves are nice, but it usually ends up ...
East Bay Times: Purple leaf plum trees are popular for landscaping in Bay Area
Q. We would like to plant a row of purple leaf plum trees to screen our yard from our neighbors. The purple foliage and pink flowers are appealing; however, several people have mentioned a messy fruit ...
Times Record News: Purple plum trees are pretty, but do not have long life expectancy
Dear Neil: My husband really likes purple plum trees, but a neighbor told me they’re not very good. Is this a tree we would want in our yard? Not all trees live to be as old as sequoias, so you’re not ...
Purple plum trees are pretty, but do not have long life expectancy
We have a purple leaf plum shrub in our yard out on the Redlands. I think it is sick. The leaves are a funny yellow-purple-orange-green with a lot of small purple spots. What's going on with our plant ...
Mansfield News Journal: Arbor Day marked: 5 purple leaf plum trees planted at Mansfield Art Center
Arbor Day marked: 5 purple leaf plum trees planted at Mansfield Art Center
Q: My homeowners association requires a replacement for a dying plum tree with something similar. I want to plant a more drought-tolerant, low-maintenance small tree. Any suggestions? A: I am guessing ...