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Q. What is sudden branch drop syndrome? Is there any way to prevent it?
Sometimes you can predict that a branch is going to break. If there are signs of insect infestation, cracking, or obvious structural imbalance, there’s a chance that something bad is going to happen. Sudden branch drop, on the other hand, occurs without warning. Although no definitive cause has been determined, there are some factors that seem to contribute to the likelihood of sudden branch drop. Structural factors, such as excessively horizontal branch angle and bad pruning, appear to be major contributors. Excessive moisture within the wood, coupled with hot, dry weather conditions, seem to also contribute to limb drop.
Q. I have a plum tree that was planted over 10 years ago on my property. I have been seeing sprouts coming up all around the tree, sometimes quite far from the original tree. Are these offshoots from the tree? What is causing this?
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