Apple tree , one half dying

Two major branches on one side appear dead, with no blossoms at all. Other branches are showing lots of blossoms.

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#1 Comment By Alisma On 04/16/2017 @ 2:25 pm

There are several diseases that can cause branches to die on apple trees. One of the most serious is fire blight, which you can learn about in this article:
http://ipm.ucanr.edu/PMG/PESTNOTES/pn7414.html ^[1]

Black rot limb canker and collar rot are other possible causes. See the following articles for more information:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/apples/apple-tree-diseases.htm ^[2]
https://www.rhs.org.uk/advice/profile?PID=769#section-3 ^[3]

You may want to contact our local extension office for help figuring out what is wrong with your tree and whether it can be treated.

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[1] http://ipm.ucanr.edu/PMG/PESTNOTES/pn7414.html: http://ipm.ucanr.edu/PMG/PESTNOTES/pn7414.html

[2] https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/apples/apple-tree-diseases.htm: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/apples/apple-tree-diseases.htm

[3] https://www.rhs.org.uk/advice/profile?PID=769#section-3: https://www.rhs.org.uk/advice/profile?PID=769#section-3

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