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Q.SICK LEMON AND PEACH TREE

Zone 90262 | Derrick Jung added on November 15, 2019 | Answered

BOTH HAVE LEAF CURL, OOZING, CAVITY AT BASE

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BushDoctor
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Answered on November 18, 2019

Your photos did not come through, unfortunately. It sounds like both are suffering from root rot. Most types of root rot fungus are not treatable once you notice the above symptoms. This is caused, mostly, by soil that does not have a chance to dry out between waterings.

You can make an attempt at correction. A fungicide will be in order, along with using a combination of DOLOMITIC LIME and WETTABLE SULFUR. Follow all product instructions

This article will help you with fungicide use: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/info/using-fungicides-in-garden.htm

In the case of complete tree removal being necessary, you will want to treat the area, and NOT plant any more fruit trees in that spot for a few years.

These articles will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/peach/peach-phytophthora-root-rot.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/citrus/phytophthora-root-rot-in-citrus.htm

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