Plum Tree Decline: Old Age and Lifespan Limits

Six Plum Trees Weak Growth, No Flowers After 10 Good Years

Half-dozen plums usually vigorous, good crops 10 years. This year: late, weak, sporadic growth, many branches not shooting, no flowers/fruit. Other stone fruit (nectarines, peaches) doing well. Sprayed Bordeaux over winter.

Primary Factor: Tree Age

Purple leaf plum average lifespan 10–15 years. Trees may simply be old. Contrary to belief, trees have lifespans and die.

Other Possibilities

Local disease not present in advisor's area. But age is first suspicion.