red on my plum tree leaves

Plum tree has reddish leaves and is drooping.

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#1 Comment By theficuswrangler On 08/11/2014 @ 4:50 pm

There are a number of possible reasons, cultural and pathogenic. Reddish leaves can indicate nutrient imbalance, or diseases such as peach leaf curl (can infect plums also) and plum pocket. These articles have more information: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/plum/plum-tree-dropping-leaves.htm ^[1]
http://web.aces.uiuc.edu/vista/pdf_pubs/805.PDF ^[2]
The surest way to diagnose the problem and treat it correctly is to take some leaf, branch, and soil samples to the county extension service. This link will help you locate the nearest one: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/info/what-is-extension-service.htm ^[3]

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