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plum pollination question.

Karen Jurgensen (Zone 4 MN)

15 years ago

I have a quick question regarding cross pollination needed for certain plum varieties. Can Beach Plums (Prunus Maritimus)cross pollinate a plum tree? I have a smallish backyard, and while I want to plant plums, it is much easier to find room for a treee and a shrub, then two trees. Thanks for any insight!

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theaceofspades
15 years ago
Beach plums bloom a lot later than plum trees. I've had good experience with Carmine Jewel bush cherries. I like the sweet tart flavor. St Lawrence N. sells CJ bush cherries and they also have a line of hardy plums.
calistoga_al ca 15 usda 9
15 years ago
With only one plum tree, consider grafting one limb to another variety. Easily done and almost fool proof. Al
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