In the first year, cut back an unfeathered maiden’s single stem to a bud that’s around 75cm above ground, making sure there are at least three or four good buds below it.Unfeathered maidens take three years to prune into shape: Alternatively, plant a feathered maiden – a tree that already has strong side shoots from the main stem. However, getting the final shape for a free-standing bush plum usually takes two or three years, depending on what type of tree you plant.Īn unfeathered maiden – a single stem without side shoots, will take the longest. Unlike apples and pears, plums don't need a lot of regular pruning once the shape has been established. An award winning plum variety with good frost resistance
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