Plum trees are subject to numerous pest problems. The right spray schedule will keep your trees healthy and pest free. Learn more now on Gardener’s Path.

Plum production has its ups and downs. You will never harvest the same amount from year to year. One summer you will harvest buckets and bowlfuls of the sweetest purple gems, the next year just

Plum trees are a delicious fruit that is easy to care for and produce plenty of plums. Here you will learn how to grow and care for plum plants.

Fireblight is a very serious disease that can wreak havoc in apple, pear, or plum orchards. Learn how to prevent and manage this problem now!

Pruning keeps your plum trees healthy and improves fruit quantity and quality. Gardener’s Path explains how to do it the right way. Read our guide now.

Plant a plum tree correctly and you can enjoy a glut of plums for decades. Here's how to do it.

How to Care for Plum Trees. Caring for young fruit trees means feeding, watering and pruning to shape them. As the fruit trees get older there is less and less work to do. How much care the plum trees will need also depends on where they are growing. Trees against fences and trees will need more watering then that of a tree out in the open. Anyone...

Considering adding a plum tree to your garden, but unsure about its size and care requirements? Let's explore the potential growth of plum trees and whether they are suitable for your outdoor space. Learn all about cultivating these fruit-bearing gems!

Plum trees come in a wide variety of shapes and sizes. Plums can be found in almost every temperate climate on the planet. Trees come in a variety of sizes, shapes, colors, and flavors. Blue European plums are widely farmed. Red plums are particularly popular in Japan. Small and sour, Native American plums are a delicacy. Gages, which are often green, are a subset of European plums. Damson plums are deep blue and are a subset of European plums.

Growing your own plum tree in your backyard is a gratifying experience. After planting, watering, pruning, and maintaining your tree, it will bear delicious plums to reward you for your work. With regular care, your plum tree will continue...