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- Q.Can Anyone Help Me To Identify What Disease Of My Golden Plum Tree? - This Golden plum tree is already 15 years old, since 2 years ago it looks weaken year after the other ...
- Q.Santa Rosa Plum Tree Dropping Blossoms - My Santa Rosa plum tree blossoms are falling and it looks like the center was eating out. Have you ever ...
- Q.What Can I Add To My Plum Tree So It Will Not Bear Fruit But Will Keep The Leaves Healthy For Shade? - The solution needs to be non-toxic as I have two small pigs which can access this tree
- Q.Why Do I Have Hard White Discs On My Plum Tree - Tree 6 years old I have only ever had 2 plums. Hard shrivelled discs after flowers
- Q.I Had Small Satsumas Developing From The Flower Blossoms, I Look At Them A Couple Days Ago And The Small Future Fruit Is Gone Noth - ing left. 6 of my trees had a lot of flower blooms that looked like they were turn into satsumas ...
- Q.Advice About Pruning A Plum Tree - I inherited a plum tree when I moved home. It hadn’t been planted that many years but had been neglected. ...
- Q.Will A Plum Tree And A Cherry Tree Pollinate Each Other? - considering they're both in the same genus or what have you will a plum tree and a cherry tree be ...
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November 4, 2020Q.Can Anyone Help Me To Identify What Disease Of My Golden Plum Tree?
This Golden plum tree is already 15 years old, since 2 years ago it looks weaken year after the other year, I live in california(Southeast side from SF), we experienced drought for many (7)years, texture of soil more like clay/loamy soil, did soil drainage test, 2 inch drop every hour,this year not many fruits produced, and those plums look so small and the leaves look like some kind of deficiency? many branches are die back, gummy stuff leaking on the trunk, can anyone tell me what is going of my golden plum tree? what kind of disease on the branches and the gummy stuff on the trunk? Can I still save my tree (use any methods) or I should cut it down? Please help, urgent!
Answered by
GKH_Susan on
November 5, 2020
Certified ExpertA.This tree could have black knot disease. Here's a link to an article that explains the possible diseases that may be present: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/plum/plum-tree-diseases.htm
I recommend you take a sample of a small branch like this to your local garden nursery or extension agency to find out the best way to treat the tree.Was this answer useful?00
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- Asked by
Seajay on
March 31, 2021
Salinas, Ca 93906Q.Santa Rosa Plum Tree Dropping Blossoms
My Santa Rosa plum tree blossoms are falling and it looks like the center was eating out. Have you ever heard of anything like this?
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
March 31, 2021
Certified ExpertA.This is normal. The important parts of the flowers are left behind on the tree to, hopefully, produce fruit! These trees are self-fertile, as well. Here are some articles to help you with plum care:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/plum/growing-plum-trees.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/plum/plum-tree-pruning.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/plum/plum-tree-fertilizer.htm
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Anonymous on
April 7, 2021Q.What Can I Add To My Plum Tree So It Will Not Bear Fruit But Will Keep The Leaves Healthy For Shade?
The solution needs to be non-toxic as I have two small pigs which can access this tree
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
April 8, 2021
Certified ExpertA.I didn't find anything that was non-toxic but there are hormone growth regulators you can spray on the tree while blooming that interrupts the fruit set. There is a precautionary statement that it is hazardous to humans and domestic animals. Here is more information if you would like to read about them. At the end are some makers of the product, you just have to google it to find info.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/tgen/fruit-tree-sterilization.htm
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GWhite46 on
April 27, 2021
MiddlesbroughQ.Why Do I Have Hard White Discs On My Plum Tree
Tree 6 years old I have only ever had 2 plums. Hard shrivelled discs after flowers
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
April 27, 2021
Certified ExpertA.Unfortunately, your photos did not come through. I am unable to see the damage. This can happen for many reasons, from nutrient deficiencies to pH imbalances. Insects can be another cause of deformed flowers or buds.
In the meantime, this article will offer some suggestions on the issue:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/plum/plum-trees-not-fruiting.htm
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Anonymous on
May 3, 2021Q.I Had Small Satsumas Developing From The Flower Blossoms, I Look At Them A Couple Days Ago And The Small Future Fruit Is Gone Noth
ing left. 6 of my trees had a lot of flower blooms that looked like they were turn into satsumas then the fruit just disappeared. Two tree are actually developing into small satsumas that look ok now. Trees are 3 to 4 years old and all produced good last year. I haven't noticed any insects or worms.
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
May 5, 2021
Certified ExpertA.I'm wondering if you have birds or squirrels or other rodents that may have discovered your plums. If they are cleanly gone and not just chewed upon, it's certainly a puzzle. Have you found them on the ground? Here are two articles that may help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/plum/plum-trees-not-fruiting.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/plum/plum-tree-diseases.htmWas this answer useful?00 - Asked by
Anonymous on
May 17, 2021Q.Advice About Pruning A Plum Tree
I inherited a plum tree when I moved home. It hadn’t been planted that many years but had been neglected. I had it pruned professionally last year but can’t remember precisely when. The tree had loads of plums last year. It’s now developed rather a lot of longish need foliage and is losing its shape. Is it okay to cut these off now? Any other advice please? Thank you.
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
May 20, 2021
Certified ExpertA.Here's some info that should help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/plum/plum-tree-pruning.htmWas this answer useful?00 - Asked by
Anonymous on
May 18, 2021Q.Will A Plum Tree And A Cherry Tree Pollinate Each Other?
considering they're both in the same genus or what have you will a plum tree and a cherry tree be able to pollinate each other? I have a small yard and don't want 2 plum or 2 cherry trees but would like one of each.
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
May 20, 2021
Certified ExpertA.No, they are different species, so they won't cross pollinate. Most cherry trees need a pollinator but only about half of plum trees do. So be sure to ask at the nursery so you get a plum that is self-fruitful.
On the cherry, be sure to get a second cultivar of the same species that blooms at the same time.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/fegen/self-pollinating-fruit.htm
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