Level Up Your Landscape With Flowering Plum Trees!
Plum trees level up any landscaping. Enjoy abundant spring flowers, a sweet fragrance, and unique foliage with our selection of low-maintenance ornamental Flowering Plum trees!
- Offer plentiful choices in flower colors and tree structures
- Fruitless Plum trees - no messy fruit drop
- Popular Flowering and foliage accent trees
- Hold dramatic foliage color all summer long
- Display gorgeous fall hues before dormancy
A Range of Plum Tree Varieties
Flowering Plum trees provide gorgeous spring blossoms and continue to serve an ornamental function all season long. Many are small-scale flowering accents that thrive in courtyards and urban landscapes.
- Thundercloud Plum - deep purple foliage adds bold contrast to any yard
- Princess Kay Plum - small and showy, with pure white spring flowers
- Purple Plunge™ Weeping Flowering Plum - pinkish-purple blooms with sweet perfume, purple-red summer foliage, rich fall tones, and dramatic weeping winter branches
- Krauter Vesuvius Purple Leaf Plum - features incredible double blooms
- Purple Pony Plum - compact version of the popular Newport Plum
- Double Flowering Plum - versatile as a large shrub or small tree form
Low-Maintenance Flowering Plum Trees
Growing Flowering Plum trees is both easy and rewarding. They thrive in full sun but tolerate partial shade, especially afternoon shade in warmer climates. These Plums are cold-hardy in USDA zones 2-9.
- Plant in well-draining soil with ample moisture in the first season
- Add a 3-4 inch layer of mulch for moisture retention and root protection
- Prune in late winter or very early spring for best results
- Allow room for spreading roots and branches - avoid planting too close to homes or other trees
Flowering Plum trees are fast-growing and bloom early, often flowering soon after planting. They attract bees and butterflies with early spring nectar and pollen. Many ornamental varieties even produce tiny fruits beneficial for wildlife.
These ornamental trees require very little maintenance and are so easy to grow!
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FAQS for Buying Flowering Plum Trees Online
Do Flowering Plum trees produce fruit?
Do Flowering Plum trees produce fruit?
Most Flowering Plum trees sold at Nature Hills Nursery are fruitless ornamental varieties, meaning they won’t create messy dropped fruit in your yard. However, some may produce very small, wildlife-friendly fruits, attracting birds without becoming a nuisance for cleanup.
What is the best location to plant a Flowering Plum tree?
What is the best location to plant a Flowering Plum tree?
Flowering Plum trees thrive in full sun to partial shade and prefer well-drained soil. Avoid planting too close to structures, as their branches and root systems need room to spread. A sunny location helps ensure vibrant foliage and abundant spring blooms.
How fast do Flowering Plum trees grow?
How fast do Flowering Plum trees grow?
Flowering Plum trees are considered moderate to fast growers, often adding 1–2 feet of growth per year under optimal conditions. These ornamental trees typically begin blooming at a young age, so you'll enjoy their colorful spring flowers shortly after planting.
Are Flowering Plum trees low maintenance?
Are Flowering Plum trees low maintenance?
Yes, Flowering Plum trees are prized for their easy care and minimal maintenance. They require little more than annual pruning in late winter or early spring, consistent watering during establishment, and mulch to retain moisture and suppress weeds.
Which Flowering Plum tree variety is best for small spaces?
Which Flowering Plum tree variety is best for small spaces?
Compact varieties like Purple Pony Plum and Princess Kay Plum are ideal for urban gardens and small landscapes. These trees offer stunning spring blooms and striking foliage while maintaining a manageable size, making them perfect for courtyards, patios, or sidewalk strips.