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Dried Shrivelled Plums on Tree - Why?

sarahsanderson.uksarahsanderson.uk Posts: 1
in Fruit & veg
Hello,

We have a neglected 35+ year Victoria Plum tree that we finally tried to thin out and prune as it’s had very little fruit this year. 

We found a lot of dried shrivelled plums still attached to the branches. I’d have expected them to have naturally dropped off over winter/ high winds etc. 

What is causing this?
Is it something to be concerned about?

Any advice, please and thank you! 


Posts

  • WaterbutWaterbut Posts: 344
    Fungus or virus could be the answer so pull them off and get rid of them asap. Not all plums catch it thank goodness. I had a number of contaminated plums on my tree this year but still had an excellent crop.
  • fidgetbonesfidgetbones Posts: 17,618
    Insect damage leads to fungal decay and it spreads from plum to adjacent plum. Thinning helps to slow spread, so long as no plums are touching another.
  • war garden 572war garden 572 Posts: 664
    i have reference from 1940's i have look it up get back to you all about it. 
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