Q: I have a 3-year-old Burgundy plum tree. The leaves became yellow in March so ... Q: I know you recommend bark mulches around trees to help in water retention. However, there are negatives ...

and a tree without leaves has reduced moisture needs. In the absence of average rainfall (about 1 inch a week), one good soaking every other week should be sufficient. As far as the bark-like ...

It is occurring at what looks like cracks in the bark. The tree ... but the leaves weren't looking so good toward the end of summer. Is this more borer damage? – Benton County A: Plum trees ...

Our plum tree ... using your plum tree for support and as a perch to obtain sunlight. Don't worry, it is not taking nutrients from your tree. It clings to the outer (dead) bark of the tree with ...

The bark's phloem transports large quantities of nutrients throughout the tree. Xylem carries water and minerals from the roots to the leaves. Phloem carries manufactured food (sugars) from the ...

Q: I've dug through a ton of information online on plum diseases and stone ... They will pupate in leaves they tie together with silk or on the tree's bark. Moths will emerge in a month or two ...

However, the pit of the fruit and the leaves and bark of the tree can be toxic. These portions of the cherry plum contain amygdalin, which can lead to fatal cyanide toxicity when consumed.

The bark: Cherry blossoms have light grey bark ... The leaves: Check the colour of the leaves on the tree. Plum trees have purple or green leaves that appear to be rolled. Cherry trees have ...