Plum tree after moving to allotment

Lezley70

Just more than a year ago I moved my 8 year old plum tree from the garden at home to the allotment. But I am worried it is not doing well. There is a lot of growth at the base but nothing on the top of the tree. What can I do to save it or am I too late? 😥

AnniD

Hello Lesley 
I think it might be due to the fact that it was a pretty mature tree when you moved it. Is there any chance you can provide a photo ? I wonder if the growth at the bottom is coming from the rootstock.

Lezley70

Hello Anni,

Thank you for responding, I have attached some photos. I do not see any growth on the top of the plant. I would very much appreciate advise.e

AnniD

Hello Lesley,  
I must be honest and say l am no fruit tree expert and am hoping one might be along shortly 
In the meantime,  has it been okay up until now ? Did it produce any fruit last year, and do you know which variety it is? 

Dovefromabove

Can’t can’t see clearly but it looks to me as if the green shoots are coming from the graft, in which case it’s the rootstock growing at the expense of the named variety. 

To be honest the top growth looks dead to me. I’d take it out and replace it. 

Sorry 😞 

BobTheGardener

Unfortunately, I agree with Dove.  Moving trees of that size is always a gamble.

Lezley70

Thank you all, it is the harsh truth but I think I knew it also deep down.

AnniD

Never mind Lesley, look at it as a new planting opportunity 

BobTheGardener

AnniD said:

Never mind Lesley, look at it as a new planting opportunity 

That's the mindset I always try and keep when these things happen. 

AnniD

Onwards and upwards Bob !