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- Q.Apple Tree Suckers - my very old apple tree was removed and stump ground 5 years ago. there are hundreds of little suckers coming ...
- Q.Little Apple Trees Look Like They Are Dying :( - I started two little apple trees from seeds. They were growing so well and now all of a sudden they ...
- Q.Apples - almost all of the apples on my three year old apple tree have little holes in them, and when I ...
- Q.Apples - Hello! My apples have never done this before, and I'm wondering what it could be? Are they still safe to eat? ...
- Q.Apple Tree - My apple tree is about 5 years old. for the last couple of years the tree produces many apples but ...
- Q.Apple Tree - Apple tree has roughly produced 250 medium sized fruit but branches have limb canker. How can I correct this?
- Q.Growing Fruit Trees - One of our apple trees uprooted in high winds we are replacing w 2 pear trees... however the remaining apple ...
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Anonymous on
August 30, 2017Q.apple tree suckers
my very old apple tree was removed and stump ground 5 years ago. there are hundreds of little suckers coming up in original spot and as far away as 10 feet. I pull and pull and that does not slow them down. Chemicals are not permitted here in Victoria, Canada. It is driving me crazy and digging them out is ruining the lawn. Would love to hear your suggestions. thanks, Peggy
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
August 31, 2017A.Hmm, this sounds like a very annoying tree! To deal with the father away suckers, perhaps you could try thrusting an edging shovel as deep as possible into the ground in a ring around the original site, to cut off most of their root connections. For those sprouting from the original spot, you may have to choose an option that will kill the grass as well. You could put down a heavy tarp, then pile mulch over it, and leave it until the suckers die out. Or place a large opaque box over the tarp to shut out light. Both of these may not be the most attractive at first, but should be effective.
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- Asked by
TammyMc on
August 31, 2017
34219Q.Little apple trees look like they are dying :(
I started two little apple trees from seeds. They were growing so well and now all of a sudden they look like they may be dying. I'm super worried about them because I've had them for over a year and they were thriving so well. Any information you could give me would be so appreciated. I transplanted them to larger pots because I was worried their other pots were too small. They were looking sick in the other pots before the transplant. I will include some pictures of them both. I've taken them out of direct sunlight just in case that was making them worse.
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
September 1, 2017A.We did not receive any images.
If they were moved into too large of a container they can suffer root rot.
Soil should be well draining.
The trees would need full sun and regular water and nutrients.https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/apples/saving-apple-seeds.htm
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peter bagnall on
September 5, 2017
st78qsQ.apples
almost all of the apples on my three year old apple tree have little holes in them, and when I cut them in half there are small brown holes going to the core. any idea why?
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
September 8, 2017A.These links will help you with pest control on your Apple Trees.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/fegen/fruit-tree-spraying.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/apples/pests-affecting-apples.htm
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Breannewarner on
September 12, 2017
Coquitlam BcQ.Apples
Hello! My apples have never done this before, and I'm wondering what it could be? Are they still safe to eat? They look fine on the outside, and then when you cut into them they have brown spots inside.
Answered by
BushDoctor on
September 12, 2017
Certified ExpertA.That appears to be what is called apple soggy breakdown disorder. This is most likely a temperature or humidity issue. If the weather is particularly wet, this can happen. It would seem that the apples are still edible. Here is some more information for you here: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/apples/soggy-breakdown-disorder.htm
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William Sarno on
September 23, 2017
Dennis Massachusetts 02638Q.Apple Tree
My apple tree is about 5 years old. for the last couple of years the tree produces many apples but when they get to be about the size of a quarter they gradually fall off until there none left at all. Can you tell me what causes that?
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
September 23, 2017
Certified ExpertA.Sometimes apples do this ,naturally, to reduce a fruit set that is too heavy. It can also be due to a lack of water, or light to the inner part of the tree.
Here is an article that will help you further: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/apples/apple-trees-dropping-fruit.htm
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October 8, 2017
glasgowQ.apple tree
Apple tree has roughly produced 250 medium sized fruit but branches have limb canker. How can I correct this?
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
October 8, 2017
Certified ExpertA.Unfortunately, there is not good cure available. The only good method is to remove infected growth, and sterilize the area. Here is an article that will explain in more detail: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/disease/weeping-amber-in-trees.htm
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Anonymous on
November 2, 2017Q.growing fruit trees
One of our apple trees uprooted in high winds we are replacing w 2 pear trees... however the remaining apple tree apples had apple scab...my question, will our newly planted pear trees have/get scab also?
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Downtoearthdigs on
November 2, 2017A.According to these articles, apple scab and pear scab are caused by different fungal species, and apple scab cannot infect pears:
http://ipm.ucanr.edu/PMG/PESTNOTES/pn7413.html
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