Plum tree death ID

General Fruit Growing
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Well, this is my first tree death that was non rodent related. My Stanley plum has kicked the bucket. I’ve had it for a couple years. Over a couple weeks all the leaves turned black from the tips inward and died. Its a shame since it had a whole lot of flowers this spring. Here’s a picture:

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Any thoughts on what that was?

Also, any suggestions on replacement? One thought was a Superior plum. I’m also curious about Emerald beaut, but I’m a little hesitant give my 5b maritime status in Maine.

That also reminds me of another question. Stanley was a prune type plum, good for drying, is it possible to dry fresh eating plums like superior and still get something you’d want to eat?

Thanks everyone!

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Forget Emerald Beaut. It’s way too late for Maine. Also I don’t find Superior superior to much else. And I’d not try drying a runny plum like that.

I’d consider the stuff Alan likes: Castleton, Valor and possibly Vision if it’s not too late maturing.

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I would also check Fedco catalog to see what they say about plums for colder zones. They are from Maine and offers cold hardy fruit trees.