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.

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What's going on with our plant ... 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 ...

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The Grand Junction Daily Sentinel: What's going on with my purple leaf plum shrub? 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 ...

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Daily Mail: Plants with plum-coloured leaves may need more pampering but they're worth it, says Monty Don Plants with plum-coloured leaves may need more pampering but they're worth it, says Monty Don 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 East Bay Times: Purple leaf plum trees are popular for landscaping in Bay Area