Plum tree - recognize and treat diseases

Diseases in the plum tree: identify, treat, prevent

Fruit rot (monilia)

This fungal disease affects the fruits, shoots and leaves of Prunus domestica. Brown mold and white spore rings can be seen on plums that are still green. The latter are causes of other infectious diseases. The typical distinguishing features of Monilia include dried plums that stick to the tree. Affected fruits are to be removed or picked up from the ground. Infested shoots can be cut generously.

Note:

The cut goes at least ten centimeters into the healthy wood.

Plum rust

The stubborn fungus attacks both plums and plums. Rust-like points form on the underside of the leaf. From late summer the plum rust begins with yellowish dots on the upper side of the leaf. When you touch it, fine, rust-colored dust falls off.

When eating the plums, make sure that they are cleaned thoroughly. If the Prunus domestica suffers from extremely severe infestation, a fungicide can help. Since the disease occurs primarily during the harvest time, attention should be paid to the period of action of the spray.

Fool's bags

This disease can be recognized by a white fungus coating. Not all fruits are affected by the infestation. The following signs are noticeable in plums:

elongated
curved
green coloring
without stone
wrinkled appearance

Remove infected fruits immediately. This way you will avoid further spread.

Shotgun

This disease can be recognized by changes in the leaves.

Leaves:

lightened points
shortly afterwards reddish color
Final stage: holes with a red border

The stronger the fungal attack, the higher the number of holes. In addition, thin shoots die. Small fruits and young leaves cripple and fall from the plum tree. There are two methods of combating this.