tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15257330.post7665056640079246691..comments2008-04-11T08:55:36.856-04:00Anthonyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06836531596317603886noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15257330.post-18410599348081768762008-04-10T21:46:00.000-04:002008-04-10T21:46:00.000-04:00We planted a Newport Plum a couple years ago on one corner of our deck. I bought it at Home Depot at the end of the season when all the trees look very tired and destined for the chipper. Probably paid $10 at the close of the season before they threw away the tired trees. It's spectacular. It's supposed to be slow growing according to some 'net sources, but it's growing like a weed. I've never seen a fruit tree grow so fast -- it has to be a mutant. In the couple years since I planted it, it probably has added 8' to its height from a start of about 6' tall. Now it reaches the second floor bedroom windows. Beautiful fragrance in bloom, beautiful leaves -- we're very happy with it. Good luck.<BR/><BR/>Karl Thoennes, Sioux Falls, SDAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15257330.post-85216464265863633162007-04-14T10:20:00.000-04:002007-04-14T10:20:00.000-04:00Anthony - I remember the 'lone blueberry' post, and am now wondering what varieties do you grow? I'm looking to plant some in my zone 7 NJ yard.Annahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03105679678977362052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15257330.post-84271499634976471232007-04-12T22:46:00.000-04:002007-04-12T22:46:00.000-04:00Wow...that's impressive all the work you've had (past tense?) done! <BR/><BR/>The plum sounds lovely...hope it all works out the way you imagine!Gotta Gardenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05858358103234856020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15257330.post-27189774710188978012007-04-12T21:12:00.000-04:002007-04-12T21:12:00.000-04:00If you are in the mood for more plum, the montreal plum is a (green leafed) self fertile extremely hardy plum. <BR/><BR/>The newport sounds lovely.<BR/><BR/>I have a list too though often I buy something and something else sneaks its way into my basket.Ottawa Gardenerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14486499450332482461noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15257330.post-35211394051062652262007-04-12T16:07:11.100-04:002007-04-12T16:07:11.100-04:00Annie, yes, efficiency is my middle name. :) <BR/><BR/>Marc, you're right, no more money... I mean no more renovations. :)<BR/><BR/>I bought the Plum just for it's nice purple leaves. Hadn't really thought about getting fruit. <BR/><BR/>Here's what the plant tag said about Newport Plum:<BR/>Hardiest of purple-leaf plums with new leaves a bronze-purple changing to dark purple. Round headed, deciduous tree bears pale pink to antique white flowers which produce purple fruit. Use as accent or in groupings.Anthonyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06836531596317603886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15257330.post-43713718635656947822007-04-12T15:50:00.000-04:002007-04-12T15:50:00.000-04:00I'm not familiar with Plum Newport. Is it an ornamental tree, or a plum tree for fruit?<BR/><BR/>BTW, I'm glad you will get to use your pool this year! No more renovations?Marchttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16158642649837777716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15257330.post-47612960424040797512007-04-12T15:20:00.000-04:002007-04-12T15:20:00.000-04:00A lot of us keep a list in our heads, Anthony. To an outsider it may look like an impulse buy, but other gardeners know you were just being efficient!<BR/><BR/>Good luck with finding more treasures on sale...<BR/><BR/>Annie at the Transplantable RoseAnnie in Austinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14662139490401110432noreply@blogger.com