Purple Plums Tree

We have a purple plum tree that has given us very tasty plums for a number of years. This year, however, its branches are burdened down with hundreds of plums that won't ripen. The plums are various ...

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 ...

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Purple plum trees are pretty, but do not have long life expectancy

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 ...

Newsday: Garden Detective: Readers ask about purple plum tree, Liriope and star magnolia

Garden Detective: Readers ask about purple plum tree, Liriope and star magnolia

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Plums can be surprising. Will the one you sink your teeth into be tart or sweet? There are no guarantees, but there are a few hints. Clockwise from top left: Purple plums, cherry plums, red plums, ...

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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 ...