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Plum tree

Geoff Hall 943Geoff Hall 943 Posts: 13
in Fruit & veg
Can anyone help me please..
 We have a Victoria grafted plum tree and this year it has developed some very odd looking leaves can anybody please throw any light on what the problem might be it could be I feel that the tree may need to be dug out but would appreciate any advice 
Look forward to hearing from you all
Regards
Geoff

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  • fidgetbonesfidgetbones Posts: 17,618
    Can you show a photo of the leaves? Usually damaged leaves one year will be fine next year. Digging the tree out is somewhat drastic.
  • Geoff Hall 943Geoff Hall 943 Posts: 13
    A picture had been uploaded from my iPad the leaves are yellow and slightly curly just like you would expect to find them in autumn hope this is of help
  • fidgetbonesfidgetbones Posts: 17,618
    There is no picture showing. Are the roots dry?  How old is the tree? If it has insufficient water, it may shed leaves early.
    You can use the Photo icon in the toolbar to upload a picture (oblong with sun and mountains icon)
  • Geoff Hall 943Geoff Hall 943 Posts: 13

  • Geoff Hall 943Geoff Hall 943 Posts: 13
    Here is the picture ,roots are wet , were in Carlisle, been quite wet recently 
  • fidgetbonesfidgetbones Posts: 17,618
    Looks like plum rust, a fungal infection.  When the leaves drop, make sure you rake them all up and burn or send away in council bin. Do not compost.  You can spray with a fungicide early on in the season, but it is probably too late  for this year.
  • Geoff Hall 943Geoff Hall 943 Posts: 13
    Thanks very much for your help don't really want to take the tree out I will give it a go fingers crossed
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