Save my apricot tree

Question

My apricot tree was doing OK, but recently its leaves are drooping and it seems worse everyday.

Several things happened recently:
It’s bearing fruits; it started like one or two months ago.
Because of , I’ve been watering it more frequently. Twice a week on average. I know, that may be too much…
Also, I used fresh chicken manure as fertilizer. I know, I shouldn’t have used fresh manure…

This tree lives in San Jose, California.

Please help me, I don’t want to lose the tree!

Answer 1

Those things would, definitely, match the symptoms that you are seeing. You will want to compost manure very well before using. This will cause the plant to burn a little. Add dolomitic lime to raise the pH some, and counteract some of the manure.

Now, as for the leaf curl. This is a sign that it is being well overwatered. They will curl up to help it to release moisture faster. You should only have to water with the first 2 inches of soil are almost completely dry. This will help keep it from being overwatered, and keep it from getting a soil infection.

This article will give you more information on the care of these: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/apricots/apricot-tree-growing.htm

Answer 2

Thanks a lot, BushDoctor.