Getting Rid Of Black Knot

As George was getting the Orchard ready for planting season he noticed on the plum trees that there were black knots.  Black knot is a form of fungus that develops on some fruit trees, plums, cherries, apricots and peach trees, and if caught early can be pruned.  It normally develops in the early Spring right after the trees flower but in some cases you won't notice it until later.  This is what has happened to three plums trees in the orchard.  It was actually noticed last year and the trees were so far gone that  George cut the three trees down so the black knot would not spread to the surrounding trees.  Black knot hurts the trees by not allowing the fruit to develop.  George cut down the three trees, dragged them from the orchard and Tim helped in burning them getting rid of the black knot for good.  Great jog George and Tim and so long black knot!