Kuban Comet Asian Plum

Spreading crown may not be good for small spaces.

Received the tree in 2023 spring with branches broken during shipping process (Picture 1). It was a concern originally but after heading the tree at 28" it sent out new shoots readily which is a good thing (Picture 2). It was planted in a not so great spot but with some care it has grown well so far. There isn't much information on the habit this variety since it's not grown widely except in Russia. Observing my tree's growth this season, I can tell it has spreading crown which can be challenging to train in small spaces (a typical backyard in a suburban home) See Picture 3 where I had to prop-up some shoots (they are growing from headed primary scaffolds). I managed to speak to a few people growing this tree who confirmed the behavior of spreading and weeping with fruit load requiring trellis support to keep the branches it vertical or 10 ft space around the tree. Picture 4 is from a grower who is growing Kuban Comet in Europe that should give an idea how one should plant their space.