Unfavorable conditions of care quickly lead to the disease of the blood plum. Various diseases and pest infestations often occur at the same time. Early detection can provide a species-appropriate remedy. Natural means play an important role in the sustainable preservation of the cherry plum.

Fool's disease and pocket disease

This fungal infection shows itself through clear patterns:

  • Leaves: dry up shortly after sprouting, fall from the tree
  • Shoots: thickened, deformed young shoots

In this case, no plant protection products are permitted.

shotgun disease

This fungal infection can be recognized at first glance:

  • Leaves: with small brown spots, later these are recognizable as holes

The spots indicate the death of individual pieces of tissue. These fall off the sheet. Botanists refer to these holes as buckshot. Cut affected leaves off the tree immediately. Fallen specimens are picked up. Then make sure that you dispose of it separately, far away from the compost. The residual waste is an alternative. This will prevent the fungal infection from spreading.

The specialist market also offers copper preparations or fungicides. Use this when the infestation begins. In the coming spring, spray young leaves with these agents.

Monilia: fruit rot and peak drought

These diseases are caused by two similar types of fungi. Monilia occurs in different forms, primarily in years with a lot of rain. Long before flowering, a large number of fungal spores form. These are distributed over the entire wood with the help of the wind.

peak drought:

Dry shoot tips are a sign of this infestation. If this is not treated, the fungus will spread more with each new season. You should definitely remove dead branches and fruit mummies and destroy them far away from the garden. Make sure that you cut up to 20 centimeters into the well-preserved wood.

fruit rot

Recognizable by ring-shaped, brown spots. Remove infested fruit from the tree immediately. In addition, wasp traps have proven their worth. The animals can no longer eat the fruit. There is less surface area for the monilia fungus to attack.
Alternatively, you can spray with horsetail extract in spring for prevention.

There are also pesticides against Monilia. Make sure that only approved variants are used.

lice

If the infestation is limited, no action is necessary. In the case of stubborn pest infestation, the use of Asian ladybirds is recommended. They like to eat small lice.

tips and tricks

Find out about special care instructions when purchasing a new tree. The right location and appropriate fertilization are important factors in preventing diseases.

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