"Theo Markettos" wrote in message
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Also, what success am I likely to have taking cuttings? I read rather
conflicting reports. I dug up a 3' high plum runner, losing most of the
roots in the process, potted it up and gave it away. It seems to be OK,
though only having leaves on the bottom foot. I think we might be out of
runners though.



The recipient of the plum runner may not get much joy.

Our plums put out loads of runners and I let a few grow for a while just to
see whay happened.
No sign of blossom.
Runners will be from the root stock which is picked for the control it
exercises over the fruiting part which is grafted on.
Best to get a commercial one unless you have loads of space.