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Gardening Know How Questions & Answers - https://questions.gardeningknowhow.comI just recently noticed that I had a red ant bed in my plum tree. I sprinkled some powdery white Ortho ant poison on the ant pile but I also noticed that my plum leaves have a lot of holes in them and some dark spots on the leaves. The Ortho ant poison killed the ants from what I can tell. Have I also killed my plum tree by using the ant poison? Also, what do the small holes and dark spots on the plum leaves indicate? What can I do about this problem to help my plum tree grow and produce great plums?
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[2] http://hortsense.cahnrs.wsu.edu/Search/MainMenuWithFactSheet.aspx?CategoryId=3&PlantDefId=65&ProblemId=114: http://hortsense.cahnrs.wsu.edu/Search/MainMenuWithFactSheet.aspx?CategoryId=3&PlantDefId=65&ProblemId=114
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[4] https://extension.psu.edu/plants/tree-fruit/diseases/stone-fruit-diseases/plum-leaf-spot: https://extension.psu.edu/plants/tree-fruit/diseases/stone-fruit-diseases/plum-leaf-spot
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2 Comments To "Problems with my plum tree"
#1 Comment By Alisma On 08/28/2016 @ 9:54 pm
The ant poison probably isn’t what hurt the tree. The holes and spots on the leaves could mean your plum has shot hole disease:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/disease/shot-hole-disease-fungus.htm [1]
These articles will help you check the symptoms and find out what to do about shot hole disease:
http://hortsense.cahnrs.wsu.edu/Search/MainMenuWithFactSheet.aspx?CategoryId=3&PlantDefId=65&ProblemId=114 [2]
extension.usu.edu/files/publications/factsheet/coryneum-blight08.pdf
You might also want to check with a university extension agent or arborist if the problem persists.
#2 Comment By Downtoearthdigs On 08/28/2016 @ 9:55 pm
It sounds like your tree is suffering from Plum Leaf Spot.
These articles will help you.
The ants and treatment likely has nothing to do with the Leaf Spot disease.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/plum/plum-tree-diseases.htm [3]
https://extension.psu.edu/plants/tree-fruit/diseases/stone-fruit-diseases/plum-leaf-spot [4]
http://www.extension.umn.edu/garden/yard-garden/trees-shrubs/management-of-leaf-spot-diseases/ [5]