This tree is approx 19 yrs old. I have two, both the same. Been shedding bark for approx 5yrs. Doesn’t seem to effect the trees, but surely must. Always flower beautifully. I have tried spraying with a fungicide, as no sign of anything living under the bark. Spray hasn’t helped.
It looks like the bark underneath has, at least, formed enough to survive the shedding. This leads me to believe that it is normal shedding. This can mean that the tree is experiencing a growth rate, faster than usual. Since the tree is healthy, and there are no other signs of disease, I don't see a reason for concern.
Here are some articles that will offer some useful information:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/apples/pruning-apple-trees.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/apples/apple-tree-feeding.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/category/edible/fruits/apples
apple tree just for fun; can attach a pic if possible
It may be root rot. These articles will give you more information: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/apples/apple-tree-root-rot.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/apples/apple-tree-diseases.htm
I was wondering if I could possibly plant a trimmed water sprout from an apple tree
You could, but if your apple is grafted (Most are) then it will not be the same tree as the top. Likely, it will be a crabapple, or otherwise inedible fruit.
This article will help you to learn more about these watersprouts:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/apples/apple-tree-water-sprouts.htm
Apple tree gets bigger every year and apples grow but never are bigger
This can be due to insect or disease invasion. It is important to stick to a spraying schedule.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/fegen/fruit-tree-spraying.htm
Hi fellow gardeners, We have a Wax Apple seedling (also called Jambu). It sprouted on 2/1/20 and now it is about 3-4" tall. We have it inside the house in a sunny spot. It seems like a healthy, happy plant. But its trunk narrows at soil grade level. I carefully pried the soil away with a toothpick to get photos. We are hoping someone may know if this is normal or not. If it is abnormal, what should be done to correct it? Does it indicate that the soil level is too high or too low? Should the soil be high enough to cover that narrow spot or is it better to make the soil level low to expose that spot? Please see photos. Thank you! Best regards, Gerry Mulligan
That is where the tree stem and roots meet! This should be, just barely, covered under the soil level.
Here is an article that will help you to care for apples in container:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/apples/container-grown-apple-trees.htm
We planted these fruit trees in Feb. They are approx 4 years old and have started blossoming. However, today I noticed slight damage to the bark of an Apple and a Pear tree (please see photos) . Our pyracantha suffered terribly last year with fire blight and I am concerned it has potentially now infected my fruit trees. Most pyracantha have been dug out and burned, the others have been subjected to heavy pruning. I am concerned these are starts of bacterial/fungal cankers and don’t know whether to prune them out now or wait and see if any damage is sustained to shoots and leaves? Many Thanks ???
It could be, but these types of cankers have no good treatments available.
It can help, some, to treat with a fungicide. It likely won't cure the tree. You may need to cut that branch and dispose of well away from the tree in order to stop the spread.
Here are some articles to help you with the general care of your trees:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/apples/apple-tree-planting.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/pear/growing-pear-trees.htm
I have a two-year old apple tree braeburn it started shooting then the shoots shriveled and died--do you think the apple tree is dying.
Apple trees are popular to grow but can have a host of problems. Here are some things to look out for:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/apples/apple-tree-diseases.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/fegen/fruit-tree-spraying.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/apples/apple-tree-root-rot.htm