"Rod" wrote in message
...
On Sat, 8 May 2004 22:07:39 +0100, "Richard Green"
wrote:


I have opened up the curled leaves and there is no sign of any aphids.
The
leaves curl but are still green at present. It only affect the ends of
some
of the shoots. Leaf curl virus was the nearest match that I could find
but I
am open to suggestions as to the cause and remedy.


All I can suggest ATM is to look at
http://www.rhs.org.uk/advice/profile...plum_aphid.asp
Then have another look at your leaves possibly with a decent hand lens
if you can.This really is the prime suspect but it would be nice if
you could see the evidence for yourself to confirm it or send us
looking in another direction.

The picture looks exactly as per the link. On very close inspection with a
lens small aphids can be seen (must get eyes tested!). As Murphy Mortegg has
now been withdrawn I will have to resort to the fall back of Soapy Water
sprayed on the leaves and then rubbed in with a rubber gloved hand.

Thanks for all the help.

Richard