Question: My purple plum blew over in a windstorm. Can I reset it vertically, and will it survive?

Answer: Purple plums are notorious for having the worst root systems of any shade tree we grow. They’re shallow and weak, and the trees are quite vulnerable to wind damage. Reset and stake it if you wish, but it probably won’t survive too many more years. Average life expectancy: probably less than 8 years.

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