Big-tree Plum May 2026

Skin should be fully colored (red/orange/yellow) and give slightly when gently squeezed.

Plant in early spring or late fall while the tree is dormant. big-tree plum

Avoid heavy pruning until the tree begins bearing fruit (usually 3–5 years). Skin should be fully colored (red/orange/yellow) and give

Generally not required unless soil is very poor. Generally not required unless soil is very poor

The most common pest. Hand-pick them into soapy water.

These plums send up "suckers" (new shoots) from the roots. If you want a single trunk tree, prune these suckers away regularly. If you want a hedge, leave them. 3. Pruning

Plum Tree Planting & Care * Size, Spacing, and Bearing Age: Plum trees can grow up to 20-25 feet tall, and tend to have a thicket- The Farm Between All 15 wild plum trees of North America - HEPPY.org