The Dunbars Plum: Wild and Domestication Combines

Every now and then I find some interesting plants at my farm which seem to have unique possibilities. Such is the case for the unassuming hybrid species Dunbarii plum.  I view it as an opportunity to create a diverse mixture of plums that you can create a population from as well as create new varieties. …

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The Yellow Ussuri Plum

Growing plums is a very easy way to sneak into the world of fruit growing without a lot of effort and fanfare. It starts with the seed.  From seed you can find out just what is going on within a selection outside the grafted and clonal restrictions put on by previous plant breeders. I view …

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Beach Plums – The Durable and Delicious Species Plum

Beach plums can grow inland throughout most of North America and thrive under drought conditions and survive late frosts.