pretty easy and drought tolerant plant... growing it in the high desert (sunset 11) where it needs water pretty regularly... grows to ab...Read Moreout 20' max here... no way any taller.
Interesting cultivar in that it grows new olive green leaves that quickly turn a dark purple... opposite of most trees that have both purple and green leaves at different stages of development
KayMN, I had the same problem with beetles eating my Plum Tree...for years I would spray liquid seven to fight them off. When the tree be...Read Morecame too tall to reach, the leaves on the upper part of the tree looked like lace from being chewed.
But then I found the worlds best kept secret: Bayer Tree and Shrub Proctect and Feed! Just sprinkle granules around the tree once a year and the tree will absorb thru the roots and go into the leaves. Not only have the beetles stayed off the tree, it is now growning faster and looking quite healthy and more full. Good stuff! The Thundercloud Plum is beautiful with the spring flowers and purple foliage!
This is a nice looking tree - leaves, blooms color
Here in Minneapolis, MN though the Japanese beetle loves eating the leaves on t...Read Morehis tree. They have chewed through more than 1/2 of the leaves on our 2 young trees.
pretty easy and drought tolerant plant... growing it in the high desert (sunset 11) where it needs water pretty regularly... grows to ab...Read More
KayMN, I had the same problem with beetles eating my Plum Tree...for years I would spray liquid seven to fight them off. When the tree be...Read More
This is a nice looking tree - leaves, blooms color
Here in Minneapolis, MN though the Japanese beetle loves eating the leaves on t...Read More
Foliage is deep purple. Upright form. Prefers full sun. Average drought tolerance. Does not like compacted soil. Excellent specimen tree.