I can then tell you the best specific varieties or planting tips for your situation. Plum Tree Planting & Care - The Farm Between
10-15 feet (can be trained as single trunk or shrub/hedge) Fruit Size: ~1 inch Sun Requirements: Full sun to partial shade Soil Requirement: Loamy, well-draining soil (pH 6.0-6.8)
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
Based on the search results, "Big Tree Plum" appears to refer to the ( Prunus nigra ), often called a wild plum or sometimes sloes. These hardy, native trees grow in eastern North America, offering dark-colored branches and plums that vary in color (red, orange, or yellow). Quick Guide: Canadian Plum ( Prunus nigra ) Plant Zones: 1-7 (Very cold hardy)
Canadian plums are not self-fertile. (seedlings rather than clones) for proper fruit set. 5. Pests and Diseases
Choose a spot with full sun. These trees are excellent for windbreaks or hedges. Soil: Prefer well-drained, fertile, or loamy soil.