I dug up and replanted a plum, pear, peach, and apple tree. I replanted them straight away. This was on September 9 this year. Have I done any damage to them?
As long as they were replanted in siutable conditions and are receiving plenty of water, they should be fine. Fall is a good time for planting/transplanting trees or shrubs in most areas. This article will help should they begin to show signs of transplant shock: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/environmental/learn-how-to-avoid-and-repair-transplant-shock-in-plants.htm
It sounds like a pollination issue. This article should help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/plum/plum-trees-not-fruiting.htm
The leaves of my plum tree are turning black and seem to be falling earlier than usual. I recently had a fence put up and the roots may have been disturbed but I wouldn't think that that would cause a problem.
It sounds like you have a fungus. Disturbing the roots probably did not have a direct effect, but it may have weakened the tree a little, which made it more susceptible to fungal infestation. Treat the tree with a fungicide and this should clear up the leaf drop and the black leaves.
The Purple Plum that was planted in front of our new home 8 years ago seems to be getting out of control. With its growth, it seems to be too close to the house and the branches extend out over the driveway. Can you tell the difference between Purple Plums that are to stay 15 feet approximately versus the larger specimen? Perhaps, the wrong type of tree was planted.
This article will help with pruning: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/plum/plum-tree-pruning.htm
I want to cut my plum tree, as it has grown too tall. If I cut it now (Oct), will it die or bleed? Thanks
Savi
This article should help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/plum/plum-tree-pruning.htm
I received 3 plum trees from a friend about Nov. 2011. Put in ground right away in psring 2012. Trees leafed and bloomed about late spring but two trees lost leaves and one didn't (kept leaves rest of year). Other two have white spots of fungus? on lower tree trunk area. Trees do not have brittle branches; they still feel alive. What can I do?
It is just lichen on the trunks. It is harmless. You see it very frequently on trees that are sick because they tend to be attracted to unhealthy trees, but they also grow on healthy trees so their presence does not indicate that the tree is sick. This article will explain more:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/fungus-lichen/treatment-tree-lichen.htm
Is this normal? I live in zone 7. I have also had a borer problem with this tree. The tree limbs are still green underneath the bark.
Leaf drop is one of the ways a tree deals with stress. When a tree is not getting enough water or nutrients, it goes into emergency mode. First it will shed its fruit, then its leaves in an attempt to reserve its resources to try to live.
I would make sure the borer problem is not more extensive than you currently think and also check the roots for signs of damage. Give the tree some balanced fertilizer as well.