A plum assignment
Jun 12, 2019
3 minutes
Words Melissa King
When the weather turns cool and the trees are bare, my thoughts always turn to planting deciduous trees and shrubs.
Of all of the deciduous fruit trees, I have a real fondness for plums. As a small tree they are delightfully pretty with glossy green leaves, attractive autumn foliage colour and beautiful spring blossom. Combine these qualities with a hefty crop of plump, sweet fruit and it’s clear why the humble plum is a backyard staple.
Many plum crops also linger
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