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purple leafed plum (prunus cerasifera nigra)

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  • 05-08-2011 3:25pm
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    celticbhoy27
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    hi, i have a number of these trees in my garden (inherited them when i moved in) they're about 7 foot in height so relatively young trees!! i've noticed on all of them, but more so on the smaller ones, that the branches are practically engulfed in a yellow type fungus (guessing). any idea what this is? does it inhibit growth? how can i get rid of it? thank you i advance for any replies


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    gardenman77
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    Very difficult to say without seeing a picture. It would be unusual to have a fungus visible on the branches if they are alive. If the branches are dead, yes a fungus is likely.
    Could you post a picture?


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    celticbhoy27
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    014sco.jpg

    http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/143/014sco.jpg/


    hope that's clear enough! ill be gutted if they're dead :(


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    gardenman77
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    Celt,

    You're quick on the ball!
    Good news, the tree is fine The yellow on the branches is a fine coating of lichen like you will see on a rock. It's generally a sign that the trees have not been growing and are probably quite hungry.
    If there is grass or weeds growing at their base, they should be removed to leave clear soil, at least to a 12" radius from the stem.
    Secondly a good feed, very well rotted manure as a topdress or even fertilizer available from any garden center. Once fed they should thrive!!


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    celticbhoy27
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    nice one, thanks a million gardenman :D i've actually just done all you've said to do today aswel, but feared i might have been too late. digged up all the grass within a foot of each one, put down chicken manure pellets and covered them over with a tree compost! thanks again mate :)


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