Problems with plum trees

Leaves are sticky with some sort of secretion. There appear to be small green aphids on the leaves. Fruit has brown marks and some is deformed.

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#1 Comment By Downtoearthdigs On 06/15/2017 @ 10:34 am

This is called Honeydew and it is the secretion from pests.
Neem Oil is a good treatment.

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