Each year brown spots appear on the leaves of my apple and pear trees
Unfortunately, your photos did not come through. I am unable to see the trees for diagnosis. In the meantime, these articles will offer information on common diseases and problems that can cause this kind of issue:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/apples/apple-tree-diseases.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/pear/fixing-pear-tree-problems.htm
My apple tree is green but the leaves are curled up and do not look good
It looks like pests. Here are the main offenders. Just click on the underlined links for more information to see if that is the correct pest.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/apples/apple-leaf-midge-control.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/apples/pests-affecting-apples.htm
Hello. WE moved to the farm 3 years ago and there's a big huge old apple tree that still produces fruit. There are so so many branches going everywhere and the tree must be about 30 feet tall, so we can't even spray the top. How much should I cut out? I've been tempted to just cut it down because only God knows when the last time this tree has been pruned and it's very, very large. I read your article but still not sure what to do with this particular tree. Thank you
These articles should help:
https://hortnews.extension.iastate.edu/2001/2-9-2001/prunetree.html
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/apples/pruning-apple-trees.htm
I've always had problems with the leaves on my apple tree, but this is the first year I've had more than 10 apples, and some of them are in pretty bad shape. Can anyone tell me what this is?
I see two issues! The first is Black Rot or Botryosphaeria. That is the disease that is on the apple skin. There is another that is eating that contaminant. Likely Stemonitis species.
This is an interesting situation, but if you deal with the Black Rot, then the Stemonitis will go away.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/apples/black-rot-on-apple-trees.htm
u it production period, do they produce the first year? Thank you
No, apple trees don't bear fruit the first year. If you get it from a nursery, it is likely one or two year old plants. Here are averages for fruit production:
https://hortnews.extension.iastate.edu/faq/how-soon-will-newly-planted-fruit-tree-begin-bear-fruit
https://hortnews.extension.iastate.edu/faq/why-isn%E2%80%99t-my-apple-tree-bearing-fruit
Hi I have apple, plum tree my fruits and leaves are bitten by insects, I would like to know what to use to treat this.
These articles should help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/plum/common-plum-tree-pests.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/apples/pests-affecting-apples.htm
Thank you for your article on kaolin clay and its ability to protect apple trees! (https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/pesticides/kaolin-clay-insect-control.htm). I've had quite a bit of a challenge trying to get hold of this product, only finding it in quantities (25 lbs) I simply will never use for my two young apple trees planted this year from bare root stock. Any hints would be much appreciated! Thank you so much for all of your amazing resources! -Erik Kruse
Unfortunately, we do not recommend particular sources for products. I would recommend asking around at your local agricultural centers, or stores that specialize in gardening supplies. You could check online sources, as well. They may have what you need.