Drive the stake into the ground to the side of the hole to at least 2 feet deep.
Put a tree stake (or support wires for a fan) in place before planting. Add a cupful of all-purpose fertilizer to the bottom of the hole. Dig a hole half again as deep and twice as wide as the tree’s roots. Work well-rotted compost or manure into the soil. Prepare a planting site in full sun that is sheltered from a prevailing breeze or wind. In mild-winter regions, plum trees can be planted in the fall. Plant container-grown or balled and burlapped trees in spring or early summer before hot, dry weather comes. Plant bare-root trees in early spring as soon as the soil can be worked while the trees are still dormant. A good location for a plum tree is a northern exposure that stays cooler longer in spring and encourages late bloom. Blooms are vulnerable to frost and must be protected. Avoid planting plums in low spots that can collect cold air or frost in spring. Do not plant plums in waterlogged or sandy soil. Plums prefer slightly acidic soil with a pH from 6.0 to 6.8. Prepare the planting site by working in plenty of aged compost, aged manure, or commercial organic planting mix before planting. Plant plums in deep, well-drained soil that is moisture retentive. Plums can tolerate partial shade, but the yield will be less. 
Plant bare-root trees when they are dormant in late winter or early spring. Plum trees can be purchased bare root, balled and burlapped, or in a container.Choose a plum that can tolerate winter cold where you live.American plums originated in the United States. They tolerate drought and require well-drained soil. American plums ( Prunus americana) are the most cold-tolerant.Japanese plums ( Prunus japonica) are semi-hardy they grow best in Zones 6 to 10 some will grow in zones colder than Zone 6.Subspecies of European plums are damsons and bullaces. They can tolerate clay soil, but loamy soil is best. They are late blooming and are usually not damaged by frost. European plums ( Prunus domestica) grow best in Zones 4 to 9.
Japanese plums will grow anywhere peaches will grow. European and American plums will grow anywhere apples grow. 
Plums can be broadly divided into three types: European, American, and Japanese.Contact the nearby Cooperative Extension Service for plum varieties that grow best in your area. European plums How to Choose the Right Plum Tree
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