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Jan 05, Cleaning up debris, weeds, and grass from around the base of the tree can thwart over wintering insects and fungi that may be the cause of the plum tree leaves falling off. Why is Plum Tree Dropping Leaves? Listed below are the most common reasons for a plum losing leaves: Nutrient deficiencies – Nutrient deficiencies such as a boron, iron, manganese, sulfur or nitrogen, may contribute to the plum tree leaves falling.

Apr 20, When deciduous fruit trees such as peach, plum, apricot and apple lose their leaves in the winter, they become dormant. At this time of year, they can be easily planted due to this dormancy. Not only are these trees perfect additions for the season, but now is the best time to prune and care for them. Click to see full answer. I have a peach and a plum tree that i planted about 2 months ago. They are each about ft tall.

I asked in the orchard section yesterday about why my peach tree still has its leaves and why my neighbors peach tree dropped its leaves. I was told that younger trees keep thier leaves longer, although her tree has only been planted for 2 years.

Plum trees are also grown as ornamental plants since their blooming is generous at the beginning of spring and their foliage stays appealing until the leaves fall off. Fruit-bearing will be greatly enhanced if manure is added at the base of the tree in fall, and if fruit tree fertilizer is added in spring.

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