Branches Which Had Fruit—the Apples Desicated And The Branch Bearing Them Died. What Is The Cause? Can I Save The Tree?

Question

It is a small, young tree which has borne fruit five seasons in a row. There was fruit on it this year. The branches with the fruit are dead, dry, and break right off. The rest of the tree seems to be surviving.

Answer 1

There are a few reasons why a portion of a tree would be dying off. Here is an article that will go over the most common reasons:

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/tgen/tree-is-dead-on-one-side.htm