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Old 16-11-2007, 06:16 PM posted to uk.rec.gardening
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On 16 Nov, 17:55, Janet Tweedy wrote:
In article , Nick Maclaren
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The size depends a lot on the pruning, and perhaps variety. They
aren't big trees like Bramleys, and most can be pruned into 6'x6'x8'.
But I am no expert.


I am worried that pruning is a "no, no" in plums?
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Janet Tweedy
Dalmatian Telegraphhttp://www.lancedal.demon.co.uk


Heavy pruning cuts are to be avoided - lets in 'silver leaf fungus. I
killed a lovely ornamental cherry that way (many years ago when I
didn't know any better). Light cuts should be ok especially if done in
early summer. Have you considered fan-training for a more compact tree?