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Q.It is beginning October, and I have a peach tree with new leaf growth and pink flowers. No visible sap like substance. Is this

Zone Albany Ga 31705 | Anonymous added on October 4, 2019 | Answered

normal? If not what do I do?? I planted this peach tree in March or April this year got a couple of fruit that were delicious!! I am new to growing a peach tree!! It has full sun and proper drainage!! All leaves have started to fall but now I am experiencing new leaf growth and pink flowers!! Have not seen any type of sappy substance or any sign of a borer?? Please help is this normal if not what do I do and when do I prune the tree?? I can’t remember what type tree it is all I know is that it is a type of dwarf peach

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GKH_Susan
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Answered on October 7, 2019

Your tree may have experienced stress, gone into dormancy, then when conditions improved, came out of dormancy and bloomed. (just like spring)
This is not uncommon and you should still have buds left to bloom in the spring.
Check whether cultural needs of the fruit tree are being met.

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/peach/peach-tree-pruning.htm

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