My plum tree is so laden with fruit that it bowed right down so I propped the main branch up with wood to help support the weight. When we got back from holiday, I was dismayed to see that it has still broken. The break only goes about two thirds of the way through so, if I leave it alone, will the fruit still ripen? I know I will have to cut the branch off later.
I should have pruned the tree before it started to produce anything. It's only a young one and the main branch wasn't very thick. I also know that it's recommended to take some of the fruit off to stop this happening but it's too late now.