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By Spunkey

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i have a plum tree with canker.is it possible to dig it out and plant a new one on the same spot




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I guess it rather depends as to why its got canker - most of the time, bacteria enters through wounds in the tree causing the problem, but canker can also be a problem caused by fungus. I suspect it might be wisest not to plant a replacement for a while in the same spot. Bear in mind also that the growing conditions should be improved anyway - cankers are more prevalent in plants grown in poor conditions.

16 Nov, 2010

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