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 ...

Understanding the Context

Purple plum trees are pretty, but do not have long life expectancy Noozhawk: Caltrans Replacing Grove of Purple Leaf Plum Trees Cut Near Fairview Avenue in Goleta A grove of new purple leaf plum trees being planted Monday at the Fairview Avenue onramp to Highway 101 in Goleta to replace similar trees that were cut down because they were dead or diseased. (Ryan ... Caltrans Replacing Grove of Purple Leaf Plum Trees Cut Near Fairview Avenue in Goleta 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.

Key Insights

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 ... 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 The Santa Rosa plums on the tree near my window have started to ripen, filling my room with their fruity bouquet.

Final Thoughts

The crimson-purple Santa Rosa is a plum with more personality than many of us are used ... 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 ... There are approximately 250 varieties of plums grown in California.

They thrive in the San Joaquin Valley, are one of the easiest fruit trees to grow in the home garden, and are delicious to eat.