Hi! I have a Toka plum tree, purchased two years ago and planted out last summer. Last year it got hit pretty hard by aphids in spring/early summer (and suffered a devastating leaf curl) and I promised I’d take better care of it this year. I’d heard neem oil could help, and I planned to spray in the fall and early spring.., but of course didn’t get around to it til after I noticed aphid damage/leaf curl this year. It’s gotten out of control and I’ve spent a lot of time squishing aphids but I can’t open every leaf and get them all. Do you have any suggestions, in addition to the neem? Either for now or prevention for next year? We have 9 fruit trees in our orchard, and while I’ve seen a few aphids on the other 2 plums, none are getting destroyed like this one. Also, I’m not sure if this is related, but when it leafed out this year, many of the branches are bare on the bottom two-thirds or so. They’re not dead, because there are leaves and buds on the top, but they are certainly not growing leaves on the bottom. Will it ever leaf out in those bare places again? I’m planning to give it another year, but I’m wondering if this little guy doesn’t belong here. My other trees are looking great. Thanks so much for the advice!!