Plum Leaf Problems

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  1. Humberboy

    Humberboy Apprentice Gardener

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    Hi
    Can anybody tell me what has happened to leaves on my Plum Tree.
    They were fine a month ago and now look like this.
    Can I spray or leave alone for next year or what ??

    Thanks for any advice Plum Leaf.jpg
     
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    Looks like greenfly, at this time of year I wouldn't bother spraying, the leaves will drop off in a few weeks anyway, presume you are in South Yorkshire or North Lincolnshire. Once fallen you could rake up the leaves and compost or stack for leaf mould, just as a matter of hygiene.
     
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    There are no greenfly to be seen now. And I dont recall seeing any before ???
     
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    In that case a better photo, close up and in focus of the marks on the top and bottom of the leaf.
    Soon as I try to zoom in or magnify the picture any definition goes.
    Personally I still wouldn't spray with anything, the season is just about over and their job is done.
     
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