How Do You Care For An Ornamental Plum Tree?
Ornamental plum trees are among the hardiest of all flowering trees, and are unusually forgiving in terms of soil conditions and even the possibility of drought. At the same time, ornamental plum trees flourish under more acidic soils, and can produce much more fruit and blossoms when pH levels are managed correctly. Test the pH levels of the soil around the trunk of your ornamental plum tree to determine whether the conditions are optimal for blossom and fruit production. Flowering plums prefer a soil with a pH balance of between 4 and 7 in order to thrive. Use a pH test kit, along with acidic fertilizers and additives, to maintain the proper pH balance throughout the season. Care for your ornamental plum tree by pruning the branches in early to late spring, as opposed to in the fall. Wait for the initial wave of plum blossoms to pass before you remove dead or unproductive branches, which will help to stimulate additional branch growth through the warmer months, when the fruit appears
