Problem with my plum

Discussion in 'Fruit and Nut Trees' started by Patricia Fraser, Dec 1, 2015.

  1. Patricia Fraser

    Patricia Fraser New Member

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    Hi,

    I was hanging Christmas lights on my plum tree the other day and spotted this on one of the branches:

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    It's quite hard, not crumbly at all. What is it and how do I get rid of it?

    Thanks!
     
  2. Ron B

    Ron B Paragon of Plants 10 Years

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    Look up Black knot fungus.
     
  3. Patricia Fraser

    Patricia Fraser New Member

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    That's it! Thanks!
     

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