Please look at my photos of the affliction on our apple tree. Please can somene diagnose and suggest a remedy
Uh-oh. That is a mealy bug infestation! This article will offer treatment information: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/mealybugs-control.htm
I have lived with my garden since 1982 and this Beauty of Bath Apple Tree was already established. I have noticed this affliction has struck it from time to time. I am hoping it's just a sign of the dry summer we are having. I have enclosed a photo of an example of a particularly unfortunate branch. Do you think it spells the death nell for what is obviously an old tree?
This is not necessarily a dire sign for the health and longevity of the apple tree. It could be from dry conditons, but more likely a fungal infection. If that is all, only one or two branches in the tree, then just prune them out and dispose of them. If the issue is more wide spead in the tree foliar canopy then a spray program with biological fungicide or 70% neem oil may be in order. Consider dormant spraying during winter if you are not doing that already.
were about 70 apple on this one branch. I have alot of apples that fell and are still on the branch. Can the premature apple be eaten?
It will not taste good, and may upset your stomach. I would not consider these edible, and they probably won't ripen much off of the tree.
If there is some skin hanging, and the branch is still attached, then you may be able to save it.
This article will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/propagation/grafting/reattaching-broken-stems.htm
Usually, it will die off. Should this be the case, cut the limb fully.
This article will help you with the care of apple trees: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/apples/apple-tree-planting.htm
do? Are the trees in danger? The leaves are starting to brown on one of the trees, this tree was recently transplanted. The other two seem pretty happy other than strange brown spots that look like burn spots. There are also holes in the leaves and I was wondering if there was some sort of fungus or bug eating the trees.
A consistent watering regimen is needed immediately following planting to ensure that your new planting remains healthy and adapts to the new location.
These articles will help you.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/tgen/watering-newly-planted-tree.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/apples/apple-tree-planting.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/apples/apple-tree-diseases.htm
leaves curl up and not shiny. Moist soil, water weekly. Arizona (southern) 4000 ft
The wilting, leaf curl and burned leaf margins are indicative of extreme water deficit (drought stress).
Go out right away and deep water a larger area as a rescue measure, not just next to the tree trunk. Set a sprinkler or soaker hose, or hand water with an open hose end, the entire area under the foliar spread, and a little more. You need to get a lot of water to the tree right away before the leaves dry up even more, past the point of no return. Try to achieve water penetration into the soil profile of at least six to twelve inches depth. Do that again the following day and then two or three times a week through August, then once a week through fall.
a nearly dead apple tree is near this young one.
Unfortunately, it will depend on the cultivar of apples that you have! Some apples are self fertile, while others require pollination.
This chart will help you to know which cultivars of apple are compatible: https://www.acnursery.com/apple_pollinizer.pdf
This article will help you to grow apple trees, in general: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/apples/apple-tree-planting.htm
About 5 or 6 years ago I purchased a small apple tree from my local nursery. The tree had about a dozen apples on it when I purchased it, but since then I have not had any blossom or fruit on it. At the time the labels on the tree had been blown off in the very high winds we had at the time. All of their trees had blown over and they were not aware of the name of the tree, but they were eaters. Is there anything I can do to make it fruit? Your thoughts would be appreciated. Thank you.
Unfortunately, there are many causes to this. Most of these causes are environmental, but this can also happen if your apple variety is not self fertile. This article will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/apples/no-fruit-on-apple-trees.htm