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i have a plum tree which is in a dire state , it has sawfly probs, getting a gel on it which turns a dirty brown , and the plums are just withering away, dunno what to do for the best , it is about 5yrs old , any advice would be appreciated, robby , new member by the way
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Can you fill in your location in your profile?
Do you know the variety and rootstock?
How large is it?
Does it have any new shoot growth? (it would be a sign that it still has some vigour and could be salvageable).
The "gel" could be a sign of canker, or simply bark damage - perhaps even due to frost damage.
Assuming that the "gel" is due to canker, would it be possible to cut out the diseased parts, or is the trunk too badly infected? (infected trunk is a bad sign).. -
location lancs, victoria plum, its in a pot, 30litre,leaves ok, trunk ok, just 2 or 3 places on the branches, not frost damage, will cut out infected parts,and it was doin so well, thanks fbComment
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i have now cut/out about a third of the tree with the gel on ,looks ok now , just have to keep a close watch on it , to see if prob solved, still got 4 plums on , fingers are double crossed,wishin ,n hopeing, robbieComment
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