Big-tree - Plum

Because they flower early, avoid planting in low "frost pockets" where cold air settles. Plant on a slope or near a building for protection. 2. Care and Maintenance

Remove dead, damaged, or diseased branches ("the 3 Ds") annually. big-tree plum

Plant in early spring or late fall while the tree is dormant. Because they flower early, avoid planting in low

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 Because they flower early