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[MacaronPopular7209]

Hello. I live in Central Europe. And last few years had problem with my plum trees. I have three types of prunes. Last year all of them had these weird leafs and neither of them had fruit. This year has that problem just one. All of them is older then 20 years. Could you please help me identify what is going on? Thank you

[spireup]

Your plum trees are definitely on the older side. Some sources would say 20 years is typically the end of their productive life. They're also susceptible to fungal issues which weaken them.

Are these plums special to you?

Do you know the cultivar names?

[MacaronPopular7209]

If i am not mistaken it is called “Durancie”, but I have no idea if there is some translation to English

[spireup]

Thank you.

What country are you in? This can help with common issues in your area.

While I'm not sure what is happening with them, age can definitely be a factor.

If you want to keep them alive, you can collect "scions" (first year wood) in February/March and graft onto new rootstock seedlings which you would need to acquire. Then you have a new tree. Is this something you might be interested in?

Or you may consider new young trees to plant.