Chickasaw Plum Pre-bonsai

[johng]

John . . . I hope you nurture those weeds along your property line. The fruit makes the absolute world's BEST jam!

Down in Tallahassee, the Chickasaw plums were the first trees to bloom in the spring; easy to spot in the bare woods. We'd take careful note of the location, then try to beat the birds and raccoons to the fruit. They do tend to make thickets; you can't just have one.

jim

I know you are right on that one Jim... When the fruit ripen all kinds of people come along, stop, and help themselves. I never actually tried any
John

 

[tmmason10]

This tree also seemed happy this spring.

 

[tmmason10]

Off to winter storage for the year. Cutback a bit but left some areas long to grow out.

 

[Giga]

Have to say I like it!

 

[tmmason10]

Apparently this did end up flowering while on winter vacation at NEBGS. Take a look at how the leaves have reduced!