Is this a plum?

[DinaJean]

A woman at the thrift store gave me a whole bunch of cuttings from her yard because she is just so nice and wanted to share. Among them was this, as she called it "Decorative Plum".* I have yet to find an ID on exactly what it is.

She told me it was several cuttings from a neighbors yard all stuck in this one pot and had been neglected and needed TLC. I took all the dead dried leaves off all the stems but one. The cuttings feel as though they are rooted when I tug on them.

I have a suspicion that I should separate the roots into single stems and repot them? I probably wont plant it (or them) in a permanent spot for a while yet.

Any suggestions? Thanks in advance for any help. :) DIna

[Newt]

There she goes, taking plants from poor little ladies in the thrift store!** ;)* She probably means an ornamental plum.* Yup, I would definitely separate them.* Just unpot them and GENTLY remove as much earth as you can.* If the roots have grown together you might be able to soak them in water for a few minutes so you can loosen them up.
http://hgic.clemson.edu/factsheets/HGIC1018.htm

Now where did I put that link for the site about pruning young trees?* Maybe I gave you that one already?* I think I should just put all my garden related bookmarks (favorites) on a cd and send them to you!* :shock:* Ah, here it is.
http://pubs.caes.uga.edu/caespubs/pubcd/B949-W.HTMl

Newt

Newt