Q My plum tree never fruited this year, even though I believe it was a bumper year for plums. What went wrong? A More than likely, pollination didn't occur and plums can be tricky because of the time ...

Black knot, a fungal disease, is affecting cherry and plum trees in the Greater Columbus area, likely due to recent wet weather. The disease causes hard, black knots on branches, disrupting growth and ...

The gardening season is up and running and if you’ve got questions, turn to Ask an Expert, an online question-and-answer tool from Oregon State University’s Extension Service. OSU Extension faculty ...

We attributed the plum leaf curling to aphid infestation: Sucking insects that can cause leaf distortion. I think we were generally correct, but there was a bit of a problem. Close examination usually ...

As spring fast approaches, I find myself more obsessed with the trees than usual. I think it is because they are blooming so early that I can’t help but spot them from afar. One tree that is blooming ...