Dear Neil: My husband really likes purple plum trees, but a neighbor told me they’re not very good. Is this a tree we would want in our yard? Not all trees live to be as old as sequoias, so you’re not ...

Q: My homeowners association requires a replacement for a dying plum tree with something similar. I want to plant a more drought-tolerant, low-maintenance small tree. Any suggestions? A: I am guessing ...

On a back roads drive to the western North Carolina mountains, we always pass by a scenic little farm whose crowning glory is a row of majestic purple leaf plum trees lining the driveway. I am always ...

DEAR JESSICA: This small plant or bush was installed by the previous owner of my home some seven years ago, and I don’t know what it is. Its delicate flowers are very pretty but it’s a bit leggy, so I ...

We have a purple plum tree that has given us very tasty plums for a number of years. This year, however, its branches are burdened down with hundreds of plums that won't ripen. The plums are various ...

Arbor Day and local residents Josh Maurer and Michael Henry go hand-in-hand. The Alta Florist & Greenhouse owners donated in 2023 100 trees that were planted in the city in honor of the 100th ...

Hybrid fruit trees are often hardier. They can also produce delicious fruit in more abundance than their parents. That's a ...

From super sweet varieties to those with amazingly beautiful blooms, these dwarf plum trees show you can grow a fruitful harvest right in a pot.