Sedum Crown Rot and Sudden Plum Death: Separate Issues

Black Jack Sedum wilting from base, brown hollow stems. Two 6-ft plums died suddenly after year+ in ground. Hot, dry SC summer; regular watering.

Sedum: Root/Crown Rot

• Fungal; from overwatering or chemical burn.
• Pull entire root ball; disease may spread.
• Root healthy cuttings; mother plant likely lost.

Plums: Check for Life

• Scratch bark: green/white = alive; brown = dead.
• Check top to bottom; may be alive at base.
• Remove dead wood only; wait and see.
• Not related to sedum issue.

Transplant shock or establishment failure possible for plums.