Infected plum tree - Ask Extension
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 ...
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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
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