Monday, January 30, 2012

How long does it take for a plum tree to produce fruit?

It depends on the tree. Books I've read say 3 years. Trees I've bought and planted always have info that says 3 years.



I've bought 2 plums that put out fruit the year after I planted them, so that means 1 year. Not many fruit that first year, but a few. The second year with those same trees, and I had at least 50 plums per tree.



Plums produce fruit on the little gnarly side branchlets, and on one year old wood.

How long does it take for a plum tree to produce fruit?
This web site says standard plum trees take three to five years. But it also has info on many different kinds of trees if you are interested.

http://www.uri.edu/ce/factsheets/sheets/...


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