Don’s Expert Answers: shot hole (i think)

Question From: 
shaman in  Carina,  Brisbane QLD

 

Nature of problem: 
shot hole (i think)

 

Type of Plant (if known): 
Flowering plum Prunus cerasifera

 

Symptoms of Plant Illness (please try NOT to diagnose your problems yourself): 
dry crispy leaves, leaves falling off ,only planted them (8) the week be for christmas

 

Soil Type (e.g. sandy, clay or loam) OR Potting Mix Type: 
It’s a mixture, clay right down ,potting mix up top.

 

How often do you water the plant:
I was watering every day for first week then read they don’t need that much so now 1-2 times per week a gd soak

 

How many hours of sunlight does the plant get each day:
5-6 hours of direct sunlight

 

What type of plant is it:
as above

 

How long since you planted it:
20th december 2015

 

Have you fertilised? If so, with what and when:
Yes Dynamic lifter, compost, osmocote all purpose and gypsum. I turned all that through the whole garden bed the day before planting

 

Is the plant indoors or outdoors: 
Outdoors

 

Is the plant in a pot or in the ground: 
Ground

 

What other treatments have you given the plant: 
None other then Tea tree mulch and less watering but conditions has just progressed all 8 have lost there leaves

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Other Comments: 

 

Answer:  Hi Shaman,  Just not enough details re the symptoms, so I am iunable to help. Greater details or, better still, a photo might enable me to help you.   Don