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Infected plum tree #878298

Asked July 22, 2024, 3:15 PM EDT

I am sending pictures of my Mariposa palm tree. It seems to possibly have black rot plus some kind of insect infestation. What kind of spray should I use or must I prune off all the Black Rock branches?

Delaware County Pennsylvania

Expert Response

This does look like black knot (on plum?).  Please review below resources to confirm, and review treatment recommendations:
https://chemung.cce.cornell.edu/resources/black-knot-disease-of-cherry-and-plum
https://extension.umaine.edu/ipm/ipddl/publications/5091e/
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/plpath-fru-31
Carrie Murphy Replied August 08, 2024, 9:08 AM EDT

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