@Alaskan The aspen would not have had much of a chance growing big in the spot it was in, there was only maybe 100 gallons of soil there, and not much space for roots as it's solid rock under the soil. Besides, it would of taken at least 15-20 years for it to grow nice looking. I really dislike the look of young leaf trees. The plum tree should start producing at least some fruit in a few years, so it's a lot more useful.