Apricot Tree Is Getting Dead Branches

Question

My apricot tree was planted out front for the most sunshine. I have had it for about four years and with one to three apricots. The new branches don’t put on leaves and turn dark brown and die. I was so looking forward to apricots but have no success. It is also sparce on the other branches. I heard it can get leaf curl and I’m thinking of doing away with it cause it just doesn’t look healthy. How do I help it, or should I start over? I live in Portland, Oregon and I’m not sure it is working.

Answer 1

It does sound as if it is either dead or dying. This article will help you determine if it is dead:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/environmental/how-to-tell-if-a-plant-is-dead-and-how-to-recover-an-almost-dead-plant.htm

If it is alive, it should most likely be removed to try to stop what is killing from from spreading to the rest of the tree.