ittusap okay...This is so very improtant for me ...I am in Trail, BC.....I really nead help. My father has had a plumb tree , since before my grandfather had passed away(just a month after i was born)...the last two years the plumb tree has had less plumbs-the main part.. .I guess it would be the bark...is dry and comes right off...Right now in the month of April it is absolutely full of bark, but i know my father is sad because this is ONE thing on our proporty that is something from my grandfather...he doesn't want it to die...and neighter do I.....I am in tears thinking of it .....I was told putting lemon juice on the main part and tarp it the dry part will help it...thus being stronger...IF ANYONE HAS ANY HELP FOR ME, SO THIS TREE KEEPS GOING FOR ANOTHER 20 YRS....WELL THEN PLEASE HELP. I would be ever so greatfull.......I don't know if I will remember how to get to this site, but please post back and email me at ittusap@yahoo.com .......thankyou....and i am praying for help.