Plum trees of all varieties are delicious, easy fruit trees for a backyard orchard, but many people don't know just how fast they can grow,' says Blake Watkins. 'They are much faster growing than ...

The problem could have been the lack of a second plum tree planted nearby. Though some plum trees are considered self-fertile, many varieties require a second tree to spur the process. To make sure ...

Plum trees are the most tolerant of all stone fruits regarding heavy soils and waterlogging, and they tolerate drought better than peach trees do. It is important to choose suitable varieties ...