Plum

Unlike leaf curl in peaches and nectarines, which is caused by a fungus, leaf curl in plums is caused by an infestation of the leaf… Read More »Why Are The Leaves On My Plum Tree Curling?

When leaves go yellow it’s usually a nutrient deficient problem. Whether it’s just hungry for a total food-fertilizer or lacking in a certain element, it’s… Read More »Why Are The Leaves On My Plum Tree Turning Yellow?

The most common plum tree diseases include black knot, plum pocket, brown rot, plum pox virus, perennial canker, and bacterial leaf spot. How do you… Read More »What Is Wrong With My Plums?

Spray every 10 days during fruit development. STOP spraying a week or so prior to harvesting. Your local extension office or a good nursery can… Read More »When Should I Spray My Plum Tree?

Phytophthora root rot will cause a plum tree to wilt and die. The leaves start to become dull and turn into red, green, purple, or… Read More »How Do I Know My Plum Tree Is Dying?

Effective fungicides include fosetyl-al, which is applied to the leaves every 60 days, and mefenoxam, which can be applied in the early spring and fall.… Read More »What Is The Best Fungicide For Plum Trees?

Trees in the genus Prunus, which includes plum, are susceptible to a fungal disease called black knot. Trees infected with black knot have swollen, hard,… Read More »What Disease Do Plum Trees Have?

The useful life of a plum tree is around 15 years. What is the life cycle of a plum? It can also survive on hawthorn,… Read More »What Is The Life Cycle Of A Plum Tree?

Plum trees are a great fruit tree for beginning and expert gardeners alike. They’re cold hardy, require little maintenance after they’re established, and produce heavy… Read More »Do Plums Grow On Trees?

Epsom Salt is used on fruit trees or vegetables to help them yield larger, sweeter, and more fruits. It works great also for nut trees… Read More »Is Epsom Salt Good For Plum Trees?