Plum

It can be invasive and needs to be pruned and cut back regularly when grown in a limited space. The wild plum can sprout suckers… Read More »Are Wild Plum Trees Invasive?

Many herbivores, including white-tailed deer, mule deer, porcupines, and cottontails, will browse American plum. Are common plums edible? A common one is American plum (Prunus… Read More »Do Deer Eat American Plums?

American Plum History The American plum is native to North America. It originally grew over much of the Northeastern and Southeastern United States as well… Read More »Are Plums Native To America?

Yes, the American plum is edible. Although it can be eaten fresh, most people prefer it as a jam, jelly, or preserve due to its… Read More »Are American Plums Good Eating?

USDA Hardiness Zone Unless otherwise listed, plum trees are hardy to USDA zones 4-9, making it possible to grow them all over the United States.… Read More »What Zones Do Plums Grow In?

Plum rust is caused by Tranzschelia discolor. What is plum rust? Rust On Plum Leaves. It appears that your tree has a rust fungus on… Read More »What Causes Plum Rust?

Leaf spot of plums and prune-type plums is caused by the fungus Coccomyces prunophorae. The fungus, its life cycle, and the disease it causes are… Read More »What Causes Spots On Plums?

How to Cut a Plum Use a 4″ Gourmet Paring Knife to carefully cut around the circumference of the plum from the stem-side down. Twist… Read More »How Do You Cut A Plum Fruit?

Use a 4″ Gourmet Paring Knife to carefully cut around the circumference of the plum from the stem-side down. Twist the two halves apart to… Read More »Can You Cut Up A Plum?

Most plum varieties develop higher levels of internal browning when they are cooled fast directly after harvest. Do plums go brown when cut? Trapped inside… Read More »Do Plums Go Brown?