plums are leaking a gummy substance and turning black

Plums on my tree are leaking a gummy substance and turning black. What is it and can I do anything about it? I want to know if I can save this year’s crop of plums.

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#1 Comment By theficuswrangler On 07/26/2014 @ 7:02 pm

From your description it’s difficult to tell exactly which plum disease is attacking your tree. This article has information on common diseases: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/plum/plum-tree-diseases.htm ^[1]
You can get a positive identification through your local master gardener association. This link will help you find the nearest one:
http://mastergardeners.org.uk/get-involved/find-your-nearest-master-gardener/ ^[2]

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