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- Q.TRANSPLANTING A Young Plum Tree Approx. 5 Feet Tall That Sprouted From A Larger Tree. - How large should the root ball be and if wrapped in burlap should the burlap be removed when placing it ...
- Q.Plum / Peach Tree - I had a plumbers tree die,a limb was growing out of bottom,Ilet it grow now it's a peach tree, I ...
- Q.Plum Tree - My plum tree did not produce any fruit last year and hardly any leaves. It now has a white ...
- Q.What/when To Spray On Plum Trees To Prevent Fruiting - We have 6 nice plum trees that screen our front patio - love the beautiful foliage, but do not want ...
- Q.Plum Tree Guild - Hello! I have two existing stone fruit trees, and I am trying to establish guilds around them. The trees are ...
- Q.Plum Tree - I planted a plum tree five years ago and it has never bloomed. What would be the reason for ...
- Q.Plum Fruit Fall - We have a healthy-looking Stanley prune plum that sets a lot of fruit, but when the fruits get 1/2" to ...
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debreeze on
January 25, 2018
Hat Creek, ca 96040Q.TRANSPLANTING a young plum tree approx. 5 feet tall that sprouted from a larger tree.
How large should the root ball be and if wrapped in burlap should the burlap be removed when placing it in the new location?
Answered by
BushDoctor on
January 25, 2018
Certified ExpertA.You should dig out about 2 feet in each direction to ensure that you get enough roots. The root ball, once compacted into the burlap with a little potting soil should be about a foot to a foot and a half wide.
Many people leave the burlap, as it will decompose, but I prefer to remove it. This has been known to cause a fungal infection at times, as it can remain wet and rot.
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- Asked by
lrhyne1957 on
February 22, 2018
Gastonia NCQ.Plum / peach tree
I had a plumbers tree die,a limb was growing out of bottom,Ilet it grow now it's a peach tree, I know most fruit trees are grafted, the first year peach crop was very small, and not that sweet, is this tree worth the effort or should I just dig it up and start over, I have planted another peach tree seance the first crop to maybe help with cross pollination, but have not had a crop with this method yet, lost everything to frost last year. Thanks Larry Rhyne
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lrhyne1957 on
February 22, 2018 - Asked by
ss.vburton on
February 25, 2018
TA10 9SYQ.Plum Tree
My plum tree did not produce any fruit last year and hardly any leaves. It now has a white fungus growing up the trunk and on lower branches. Can I save it as 2015 and 2016 saw good crops of plums (Dark purple/red)
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
February 25, 2018
Certified ExpertA.I would suggest applying wettable sulfur, and dolomitic lime to the soil. Often, reconditioning the soil will help the tree fight off any infection. The wettable sulfur is a good fungicide as well, so it will help kill of the infection in the soil.
Here is an article for more information on the care of plums: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/plum/growing-plum-trees.htm
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Anonymous on
March 2, 2018Q.What/when to spray on plum trees to prevent fruiting
We have 6 nice plum trees that screen our front patio - love the beautiful foliage, but do not want the fruit that drops and makes a mess on the cement below each year. Is there something we can do to prevent the trees from fruiting? Hope we haven't missed the timing for spraying or whatever for this coming year. Thank you! Toni
- Answered by
MichiganDot on
March 3, 2018A.Look into fruit eliminator sprays. There are several brands. I believe they must be applied during mid to full bloom stage.
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NewbGardener on
March 21, 2018
5Q.Plum Tree Guild
Hello! I have two existing stone fruit trees, and I am trying to establish guilds around them. The trees are already matured, one is a plum and the other is a mystery stone fruit tree I cannot determine. I am in zone 5, and I also have a dog who likes to chew on random things outside, so I was trying to find pet safe plants. Here is the guild I came up with- does this work? Echinacea , Yarrow, Nasturtium, Valerian, Chamomile, Huang Qi, Chinese Indigo
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
March 23, 2018
Certified ExpertA.That does sound like a good combination. Go with your instinct on this one, as it sounds like you have a good grasp on this. This article has more information: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/organic/how-to-plant-tree-guild.htm
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Anonymous on
March 22, 2018Q.plum tree
I planted a plum tree five years ago and it has never bloomed. What would be the reason for this?
- Answered by
MichiganDot on
March 22, 2018A.There isn't just one answer, of course. This article covers the most common reasons. Note that it says the tree may not flower for up to 6 years. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/plum/plum-trees-not-fruiting.htm
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Anonymous on
March 26, 2018Q.Plum Fruit Fall
We have a healthy-looking Stanley prune plum that sets a lot of fruit, but when the fruits get 1/2" to 1", they begin to fall off. We've had this tree for nearly 10 years now...It's supposed to be self-fruitful according to the nursery where we bought it. How can we keep the fruit from falling off? Thanks
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
March 26, 2018A.You might be looking at plum curuclio. It's a beetle that infests stone fruit trees and causes early fruit drop. You can read more about it here:
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