Plum tree question

redd_angel55 · Post by **redd_angel55** » 03 May 2013, 14:04

I bought a plum tree 3 weeks ago from a supermarket. They were selling the last few off for £2, but only half were still alive

I soaked the poor tree before planting it and it seems ok now.
There are however shoots growing out of the dwarf rootstock. Should I snapp those off?
Just wondering if they are going to weaken the rest of the tree?!

lancashire lass · Post by **lancashire lass** » 03 May 2013, 14:37

the rootstock will be a completely different tree to the variety you have (might be quince or other fruit so not necessary a type of plum) so yes, I'd trim those shoots off that are below the graft. Surprised really that it should do that, unless the variety part has died off or struggling.

redd_angel55 · Post by **redd_angel55** » 03 May 2013, 16:51

lancashire lass wrote:the rootstock will be a completely different tree to the variety you have (might be quince or other fruit so not necessary a type of plum) so yes, I'd trim those shoots off that are below the graft. Surprised really that it should do that, unless the variety part has died off or struggling.

Yes, I am surprised aswell. Never seen it before, but most of the trees were completely dead and the others dried out!
I'll trim those shoots off! )t'