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- Q.The Leaves On My Plum Tree Are All Dying Already. Some Of The Leaves Curl Up Like A Little Knot. Is It Diseased? It Has Quite A - lot of fruit on. Could you tell me what is wrong please? I have checked the leaves that are ok, ...
- Q.Grafting Onto A Satsuma Plum - I live in the Phoenix of AZ and have a rather small yard. Can I graft a "pollinating" branch onto ...
- Q.My Plum And Pear Tree Are Full Of Ants. How Can I Get Rid Of Them? - The ants are all over the branches and leaves. How can i get rid of them?
- Q.Why Does My Plum Tree Drop The Fruit? It Blooms Very Well Then Forms The Fruit, But Then Drops 90 Percent Of Them. - It is a red plum, not sure of the type. It is in a spot that gets very wet in ...
- Q.Plums Not Looking Right This Year - last year the plums turned purple and were delicious. this year, we had a bad storm in March which may ...
- Q.Plum Trees - I planted a Victoria plum 3 years ago. There is still no sign of fruit It is in-between 2 ...
- Q.Something Or Things Are Eating All The Leaves On Our Plum Trees. Mineral Oil, Insect Sprays, Don’t Stop Them??? - The issues you mention with plum tree problems, does not explain our problems. Something is eating all the leaves down ...
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lin.noon65 on
May 29, 2019
WS10 8TUQ.The leaves on my plum tree are all dying already. Some of the leaves curl up like a little knot. Is it diseased? It has quite a
lot of fruit on. Could you tell me what is wrong please? I have checked the leaves that are ok, and there are tiny little white mite like insects on the back of the leaf.
Answered by
BushDoctor on
May 29, 2019
Certified ExpertA.Can you include photos? Are you noticing webbing? If you see mites, then these are likely the cause.
This article will help in the meantime: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/spider-mite-treatment.htm
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Anonymous on
June 12, 2019Q.Grafting onto a Satsuma plum
I live in the Phoenix of AZ and have a rather small yard. Can I graft a "pollinating" branch onto a Satsuma plum or do I have to plant a separate pollinator? Thanks for your response. Ken
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
June 13, 2019A.Yes, If the variety requires a pollinator, space must be given for at least two trees. Growing a multi-grafted tree enables a homeowner to grow a variety of fruits in the space of one tree.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/plum/satsuma-plum-care.htm
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June 20, 2019Q.My plum and pear tree are full of ants. How can i get rid of them?
The ants are all over the branches and leaves. How can i get rid of them?
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Downtoearthdigs on
June 21, 2019A.This is usually due to an aphid infection. Ants farm aphids as "pets" so this is usually an indication that there is an aphid issue that needs to be controlled. This article will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/homemade-aphid-control.htm
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Anonymous on
June 26, 2019Q.Why does my plum tree drop the fruit? It blooms very well then forms the fruit, but then drops 90 percent of them.
It is a red plum, not sure of the type. It is in a spot that gets very wet in the spring. I didn't intentionally plant it there. I threw out the seed after eating a plum and it grew. The soil is peat with 8" of dirt on top.
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
June 26, 2019A.I would imagine a soil sample would reveal highly acidic soil, as peat will bring the pH way down. This will make phosphorus and potassium unavailable to the tree, which will prevent proper fruit formation.
I would recommend adding dolomitic lime, and a good amount of compost to the area. This will help balance out the pH, along with give the plant a little help in replenishing nutrients. By next year, you should see better crop production.
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Anonymous on
July 2, 2019Q.plums not looking right this year
last year the plums turned purple and were delicious. this year, we had a bad storm in March which may have affected the buds. I noticed the leaves curling and looking unhealthy before the buds started to produce the fruit. i haven't noticed bugs on them however. I have been tossing out 'grey water' occasionally from my sink and was wondering if the small amount of soap in the water could be affecting the health of the tree? attached are photos.
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
July 2, 2019A.I believe you may have an Aphid issue on the tree.
These articles will help you.https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/plum/control-leaf-curl-plum-aphids.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/plum/common-plum-tree-pests.htmWas this answer useful?00 - Asked by
Pbbanchory on
July 27, 2019Q.Plum trees
I planted a Victoria plum 3 years ago. There is still no sign of fruit It is in-between 2 apple trees due to limited space. Can I lift it and move it to my allotmen or is it just a case of waiting?
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Downtoearthdigs on
July 27, 2019A.Your Victoria plum tree is in flowering group 3. It is self-fertile and does not need a pollination partner, but fruiting will usually be improved if there is a compatible partner of a different variety nearby. The following varieties should pollinate this plum tree.
(European plums, gages, damsons, cherry plums, mirabelles, bullaces will usually cross-pollinate if their flowering times overlap.Was this answer useful?00 - Asked by
pete.slaydon on
August 3, 2019
70452Q.Something or things are eating all the leaves on our plum trees. Mineral oil, insect sprays, don’t stop them???
The issues you mention with plum tree problems, does not explain our problems. Something is eating all the leaves down to the stems. I have sprayed with mineral oils, insect replelants, but nothing can stop them. Our pear thes make to many pears for us to give away. But, we are plumless....HELP! pete.slaydon@yahoo.com
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
August 5, 2019
Certified ExpertA.Without photos I can only take guesses, and those guesses would be some type of insect. If there are brown spots, black spots, or other symptoms, then it will be easier to diagnose.
If pesticides don't work, then it could be fungal, in which case, you need a fungicide.
I would recommend getting with your local extension service to test your soil, and they will be able to tell you exactly what is wrong. You will have to bring them samples, photos, or anything else they ask for but they will get to the root of your issue.
This link will help you to find the closest one to you: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/extension-search
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