A plum assignment

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