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Stop Purple Leaf Plum Fruit Production with Florel Spray

If purple leaf plums are producing so much fruit that limbs bend and the ground becomes a mess, you can prevent fruit set by spraying ethephon (sold as Florel) at bloom time. The hormone causes flowers to drop before they can form fruit.

Florel is available from retailers like Monterey Lawn & Garden. Apply according to label instructions during full bloom for best results.

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