I need planting directions for a dwarf plum plant. All info would be helpful. I live in a cold climate.?

Hi,

Dwarf doesn't mean miniature. Plant your tree at least 8 feet from any structure or power lines.



Dig your hole, making it wider at the bottom than the top.

A good rule of thumb is to be able to set the pot into the hole and have the tree be a little below the surface--an inch or two.

Mix some peat moss, potting soil and some of the original dirt in equal amounts.

Take your plum tree out of the pot, scrape the sides gently with a fork or your fingers to loosen the roots. Set it into the hole and fill 1/2 way with soil mixture. Water thoroughly and let sit for a few minutes. Then finish filling the hole. Make a little dish around the hole to hold water for the first few months. The dish should be as big around as the leaf-shadow, or 'shoulders' of your tree.

Add 3 inches of mulch and then water again.



There is no need to stomp on the dirt or whack it with a shovel--a few firm pats will do nicely.



Water your tree regularly and deeply (every other day for 3 months during the first summer) and pay attention to the leaves.

Any wilting will be obvious. You should water 3-4 gallons at a time, or enough so that it stays in the dish for more than a minute before sinking into the soil.



After that, water your tree every 10 days until the rainy season starts. Do NOT fertilize you plum until the next fall.

I have pets and children so whenever I plant a new tree in the yard, a little metal folding fence goes around it. I admit to being the one who trips over the fence most, but at least I don't mow over the tree, lol.



Good luck!

gg

I need planting directions for a dwarf plum plant. All info would be helpful. I live in a cold climate.?
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Planning the Home Fruit Planting

It is desirable to locate the fruit planting as close to your home as possible. Where space is limited, fruit trees may be set in almost any location suitable for ornamental plants. Consider the mature size of the tree when designing the planting.



Dwarf fruit trees lend themselves admirably to ornamental plantings as well as orchards. They come into bearing earlier than standard-sized trees, occupy less space, and can be more easily pruned and sprayed with equipment normally available to the average gardener. Most nurseries now carry dwarf and semidwarf apple trees of all varieties. Dwarf pear, peach, and cherry trees of a few varieties are offered by some nurseries, but are not recommended because trees may not survive more than five years due to disease and incompatibility problems.



Size of Planting Space, site, family size, available time, and pollination requirements determine the size of the planting. Choose fruits based on family preference, adaptability, and available space. Never attempt to plant more than you can care for properly. The information in the table below should help you determine the size of your planting.