Tree death of Japanese plum due to this disease is usually inevitable in Georgia. While those Japanese plum varieties such as Santa Rosa, Red Butte, etc., are tasty, they are not suited to Georgia conditions due to bacterial spot. Recommendations in Extension Circular 522, Disease and Insect Control in Home Orchards, will help. The publication gives tips for a good spray program, additional information and precautions. Read and understand the section on precautions first.
Pesticides are dangerous when they are misused or mishandled.
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