What's your question? Ask

Top Questions About Plum Trees

Click on links below to jump to that question.

Questions About Plum Trees

  • Answered by
    BushDoctor on
    September 4, 2017
    Certified Expert
    A.

    You can... Be very careful though. Wear gloves, as the inside of the pit in most stonefruit contain a natural form of cyanide in the form of prussic acid. PLEASE WEAR GLOVES. Now, this seed may or may not grow to the same seed you bought from the store. Still, most of the time it is still edible. The best way to crack these open is with pliers and a hammer. Grab the seed so that one of the spine sides is facing up above the pliers on its side. smack it with the hammer until it cracks. very carefully pull the seed (which resembles an almond, because they are related) **VERY TOXIC** out and put it in a pot with moist soil. Now stick this in the fridge for 4-6 weeks. After the stratification (chilling) period pull it out and put it in the sunshine, making sure to keep it watered. Moist not wet. In 3 to 6 years, you will have a fruiting tree! Enjoy!

    Was this answer useful?
    00
    Add Answer
Join Us - Sign up to get all the latest gardening tips!
  • Answered by
    BushDoctor on
    September 7, 2017
    Certified Expert
    A.

    It is best to cure the disease before you harvest any fruit. Wettable sulfur has been shown to be an antifungal agent, and will help here. For more information, this article will help:https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/plum/plum-tree-diseases.htm

    Was this answer useful?
    00
    Add Answer
  • Answered by
    DLarum on
    September 16, 2017
    Certified Expert
    A.

    Is there a gummy resin or sap oozing from this area? There are a few rots or canker problems that can affect plum trees. Bark can also be damaged by animals. These articles may help you pinpoint the problem

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/plum/plum-tree-diseases.htm

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/plum/plum-tree-is-bleeding-sap.htm

    Was this answer useful?
    00
    Add Answer
  • Answered by
    BushDoctor on
    September 22, 2017
    Certified Expert
    A.

    It is best to prune young trees when the first new growth starts to show as it starts warming a little. If the tree is already fruiting age, then it is best to wait intil it is close to the hottest part of the year.

    Here is an article for more information:https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/amaryllis-hippeastrum/amaryllis-care-instructions-how-to-care-for-an-amaryllis.htm

    Was this answer useful?
    00
    Add Answer
  • Answered by
    BushDoctor on
    September 26, 2017
    Certified Expert
    A.

    Young Trees Should be pruned in early spring, before buds come out. Older trees, however, should be pruned in mid summer. Never prune a plum while it is in flower. Here is an article that will give you more information:

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/plum/plum-tree-pruning.htm

    Was this answer useful?
    00
    Add Answer
  • Answered by
    BushDoctor on
    December 28, 2017
    Certified Expert
    A.

    Definitely send photos. This will help greatly. I do suspect that this is fungal, rather than an insect issue, though. If you can send pictures, I would be able to better help you.

    Was this answer useful?
    00
    Add Answer
  • Answered by
    BushDoctor on
    January 7, 2018
    Certified Expert
    A.

    Most insecticides will either have oils, or soaps, and they will cause this. This is no cause for concern, though. This will come off with time.

    Here is an article to assist you in the care of your tree: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/plum/growing-plum-trees.htm

    Was this answer useful?
    00
    Add Answer
1 … 28 29 30 31 32 … 50

Do you know a lot about gardening?
Become a GKH Gardening Expert

Learn More

OK
X
Join Us - Sign up to get all the latest gardening tips!