The infection is not common in Cocoplum, but often is found in Oleander, Holly, Bottlebrush, Ligustrum, and Crape Myrtle. In Florida, the most common cause in woody, evergreen shrubs such as Cocoplum is a fungal infection from Sphaeropsis tumefaciens. Witch’s Broom can be caused by mites, viruses, fungi, mistletoe, insects, nematodes or natural genetic changes. These deformities occur when something causes the growing tip to die or become distorted and the buds below grow in tight clusters of shortened stems. This is a general term for any type of woody stem distortion.
The tight, clumping deformities on Roger's Cocoplum are known as Witch’s Broom. The growing conditions Roger describes are acceptable for Cocoplum, it is one of the plants which will tolerate, even thrive, in moist conditions.
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Small white flowers appear at the ends of the branches that mature into a 1- to 2-inch edible fruit which can be white or black at maturity.Ĭocoplum likes it warm, with full sun or part shade, and well-drained or moist soils. The leaves on red-tip variety are an attractive red when the leaves are new. It is native to Florida, the Caribbean, and South America. Can the plants be saved?Ī: Cocoplum is a much used, some would say overused, plant for hedges, buffers, and small trees. I am just beginning bi-weekly applications of diluted insecticide.
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