Thin out the center of the tree to encourage sunlight and airflow, which reduces disease. 4. Pollination
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These plums send up "suckers" (new shoots) from the roots. If you want a single trunk tree, prune these suckers away regularly. If you want a hedge, leave them. 3. Pruning Thin out the center of the tree to