Growing plums from a stone may result in a very different variety from the original, but either way, the feeling of seeing the first fruits appear on your home-grown plum tree will be wonderfully ...

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 ...

The British plum season starts in late July with the Opal variety and finishes in mid-to late-September with the Marjorie Seedling. Each variety has a 2-3 week season. British plums develop an ...