Czar Plum tree issues

knipex

About 6 weeks ago I planted a number of fruit trees, bushes and shrubs.

couple of apple, pear, plum, blackcurrant, redcurrant, raspberry, blackberry, loganberry and gooseberry.

They all appear to be thriving (except for 1 blackberry bush but that is another story) but for 1 plum tree. Its a czar plum planted on the advice of the garden center and planted with a damson.

The Czar tree initially thrived and withing 2 weeks was full of blossoms but today I noticed its not looking well. I am not a pro gardener,, not even a decent hobby one.

I dug a hole, mixed soil with a decent quality compost, added feed and planted the trees 5 to 6 meters apart, staked them, watered them and watched. That's the summit of my skills so any advice appreciated. Pictures below

magicbastarder

turn the leaves over and check for aphids.
regarding damage to the leaves - we had a very windy weekend. some of the damage you see could be from that.

blackbox

magicbastarder wrote: »

turn the leaves over and check for aphids.
regarding damage to the leaves - we had a very windy weekend. some of the damage you see could be from that.

Totally agree with this - it doesn't look too bad to me. I'd be confident it will settle in. If leaves continue to be pale, give it a feed.

knipex

So you wouldn't be worried about the holes ???

Zenify

Was thinking wind myself too

Zenify

knipex wrote: »

So you wouldn't be worried about the holes ???

Looks fine to me

New Home

The wind could've easily blown them against the thorns and torn them. They don't look "eaten" to me.

knipex

OK.. Feeling better about it now.

Thanks to all.