Plum tree leaves have curled
 

Hi All,

I was out in the garden yesterday, and noticed that some of the leaves on
the victoria plum have curled up. Not all of them, mostly the newer leaves
have curled, but some of the larger ones have - perhaps about 1/3 in all.

I uncurled a few and spotted what looked like green aphids. Any suggestions
for what is going on and organic solutions would be gratefully received.

I'm thinking about giving the tree a water or water and washing up liquid or
water and nettle tea spray.

TIA, Sarah

Plum tree leaves have curled
 

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Hi All,

I was out in the garden yesterday, and noticed that some of the leaves on
the victoria plum have curled up. Not all of them, mostly the newer leaves
have curled, but some of the larger ones have - perhaps about 1/3 in all.

I uncurled a few and spotted what looked like green aphids. Any suggestions
for what is going on and organic solutions would be gratefully received.

Aphids sucking sap causing distortion of leaves.

I'm thinking about giving the tree a water or water and washing up liquid or
water and nettle tea spray.

Application of thumb wouldn't go amiss either.
--
Kay Easton

Edward's earthworm page:
http://www.scarboro.demon.co.uk/edward/index.htm

Plum tree leaves have curled
 

Kay Easton wrote:
Aphids sucking sap causing distortion of leaves.
Application of thumb wouldn't go amiss either.

Hi Kay,

Thanks for the help - I shall apply thumb to tree ASAP, although the rain
today may have helped.

Sarah