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tree I d and planting time?

19 years ago

HI all, hope everyone had a good holiday. I need help with the I D of my passalong tree. We always called it a cherry but now thank it its a plum. The tree is short lived and very ornamental. The leaves are a beautiful red purple and it has great white flowers in early spring. I will be planting healthy sprouts with lots of attached dirt. I'll try and post a photo on the i d page.

Can I plant them now? I'm 60 miles from the Gulf and will treat then right. Thanks for the help.

Comments (3)

sdogwood
Original Author
19 years ago
photo of tree.
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drasaid
19 years ago
Now, it's most likely a purple sandcherry. If it is one that fruits, the fruits are about twice the size of a typical cherry and are dark purple/black. They are tart but tasty.
If it's not....well, it has nice flowers. Here is a link.
http://forums.gardenweb.com/forums/load/edible/msg0623472725056.html?8
check it out and you may I.D. your tree. I have a little one.
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jim2k
19 years ago
If you already have it pot it if you can keep in side plant it end of feb.to mar.hope this helps JIM P.S. If it's a pretty tree what it is won't matter

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