Q. We would like to plant a row of purple leaf plum trees to screen our yard from our neighbors. The purple foliage and pink flowers are appealing; however, several people have mentioned a messy fruit ...

When should I spray my purple-leaf plum tree for the mites and disease they seem to get every year? A: That is a problem-prone tree, in my opinion. The dark leaves are nice, but it usually ends up ...

Q: My homeowners association requires a replacement for a dying plum tree with something similar. I want to plant a more drought-tolerant, low-maintenance small tree. Any suggestions? A: I am guessing ...

Trees and shrubs with colorful foliage can add a steady supply of interest in the landscape throughout the growing season. Purple foliage is quite popular among plant breeders and garden enthusiasts.

Dear Neil: My husband really likes purple plum trees, but a neighbor told me they’re not very good. Is this a tree we would want in our yard? Not all trees live to be as old as sequoias, so you’re not ...

Q: My purple leaf plum did not fully leaf out this year. Other plums in the neighborhood seem to be dying. Is there anything I can do to save my tree? A: Your tree may have been damaged by shot hole ...

Arbor Day and local residents Josh Maurer and Michael Henry go hand-in-hand. The Alta Florist & Greenhouse owners donated in 2023 100 trees that were planted in the city in honor of the 100th ...

The purple-leaved tree planted in landscapes and gardens all over Bakersfield was made popular by former Bakersfield nurseryman Carl Krauter of Krauter Nurseries. The drought-hardy "Krauter's Vesuvius ...

Plum season is nigh, as indicated by the bushels of nearly ripe fruit that fell to the sidewalks after the Cinco de Mayo wind storm. Although purple-leaved plums are supposedly non-fruiting, they do ...