QUESTION
My plum tree is full of disease, what can I do?
ANSWER
There are a vast amount of diseases which your plum tree could be suffering
from. Some problems of fruit tree trunks, such as scale and crown gall, are
surface disorders which can be readily removed. Others, such as bacterial
canker, are deep-seated and extremely serious. 'Canker' is one of many potential
killers for fruit trees.
The main pests and diseases associated with plum trees are:
Greenly, Birds, Wasps, Plum Sawfly, Red Spider Mite, Silver Leaf and Brown
Rot.
If able, it is important to identify what disease your plum tree is affected
by.
There are various fungicides available, which can be used on edible crops,
such as 'Dithane'.
Always read instructions fully before using any type of fungicide on edible
crops.
If your not sure what type of disease your plum tree is suffering from, consider
taking a sealed sample or a photograph to an expert at your local garden centre.
Good luck with your plum tree.