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Some leafs wilting on plum Tree

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  • 12-05-2017 9:14pm
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    worded
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    Possible causes / fixs ?

    Anything to worry about ?


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    worded
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    Did some googling and it could be poss under watering or under watering

    http://www.gardenfocused.co.uk/fruitarticles/plums/pest-disease.php


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    _Brian
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    Stressed trees will drop leaves to protect themselves, long feet spell could have caused it.


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    looksee
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    You have not really given enough information. Is it the leaves on the tips of branches, or others? Is it a lot of leaves on one branch or odd ones all over the tree? Do the wilted leaves fall off, change colour or stay green?


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    worded
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    Hi,

    Meant to attach pics to original post - now attached.

    The tree is beside cherry tree and gets equal water and is doing fine

    Both were planted last year

    Ive a feeling this tree doesn't need ir want as much water as it's got


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    Posting on smartphone ...

    Same pic twice on last post

    Here is another pic


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    Looks like minor damage. Keep them well watered for another year.


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    Hazel Dead Tyranny wrote: »
    Looks like minor damage. Keep them well watered for another year.

    How much water does a 7 foot tree need approx ?

    Soil has a very high peat content

    Thanks


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    ytpe2r5bxkn0c1
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    worded wrote: »
    How much water does a 7 foot tree need approx ?

    Soil has a very high peat content

    Thanks

    Lord, I never measure water. I just put it on as I feel it's needed. After almost 60 years gardening I'm like the cook with a splash of this and a lump of that with a pinch of something. Sorry!


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    Hazel Dead Tyranny wrote: »
    Lord, I never measure water. I just put it on as I feel it's needed. After almost 60 years gardening I'm like the cook with a splash of this and a lump of that with a pinch of something. Sorry!

    That's ok. I think I will water less more frequently ...


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    looksee
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    Its always better to water more, less frequently (a lot once or twice a week in a dry spell, rather than a sprinkle every evening). If you just wet the surface of the soil most of the water never gets into the soil. The roots are encouraged to grow towards the surface looking for water. After the rain the last couple of days the ground should be ok for a while.


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    Hi,

    Cherry Tree this time, its right beside the pear I posted about / same soil.

    Some Cherries are small and turning brown ..... is that normal ?

    I'm wondering if it's nutrient deficiency and going to get some tomato fertiliser to see if they perk up

    The bigger cherries are looking good but concerned


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