Our apricot tree took a frost hit this spring after it started blooming. About 2/3 of the tree has die back. When we cut into the dead-looking branches, we notice a fermented wine smell about them. Also, some of the good looking branches are now showing signs of wilt at the tips. What should we do? Cut off all the dead branches?
My apricot tree was planted out front for the most sunshine. I have had it for about four years and with one to three apricots. The new branches don't put on leaves and turn dark brown and die. I was so looking forward to apricots but have no success. It is also sparce on the other branches. I heard it can get leaf curl and I'm thinking of doing away with it cause it just doesn't look healthy. How do I help it, or should I start over? I live in Portland, Oregon and I'm not sure it is working.
It does sound as if it is either dead or dying. This article will help you determine if it is dead:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/environmental/how-to-tell-if-a-plant-is-dead-and-how-to-recover-an-almost-dead-plant.htm
If it is alive, it should most likely be removed to try to stop what is killing from from spreading to the rest of the tree.
I planted an apricot tree last year and it has grown a lot. It had a lot of fruit. Almost all of the fruit fell off the tree. The fruit was a little soft. Did I over water my tree? I have about 8 different fruit trees and I live in the high desert, where temps can reach 112 F. in summer. I do a deep watering at least once a week for 5 minutes.
There are several things that can cause this. If the fruit were very small when they fell off, it could be that you are having some pollination issues. These articles will help you with that:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/beneficial/insect-pollination-process.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/beneficial/creating-a-pollinator-garden.htm
The high heat may have also caused the tree to abort some of its fruit, particularly because it is a young tree.
The fact that the tree is young may also be the sole culprit. Young fruit trees often have difficulty keeping or even producing fruit for the first few years.
Make sure that you are taking steps to attract pollinators and give the tree a little more time to mature.
I was wondering why every year my apricot tree drops its fruit when they are only quarter sized. My tree gets loaded with blooms but I only find a few fruits on the ground; otherwise, the tree seems healthy.
Premature fruit drop is the result of poor pollination or an insect problem. Here is an article that you may find helpful: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/apricots/apricot-tree-not-fruiting.htm
My apricots have a brownish color on them about 1/4 to 1/3 of their skin surface. Is this a disease? What do I do about it?
Most likely this is caused from pests or a fungus (which is often due to pest attacks) and spraying the tree with insecticidal oil before it buds will reduce the number of pests on the tree that can cause damage. I personally like neem oil. It is safe for humans, animals and beneficial bugs. It will help with both pests and fungal issues.
We planted our apricot tree in the fall of 2007. We had blossoms the following spring of 2008 but have not had any since. We noticed oozing the following spring, which may be the reason. Do we need to plant another tree, or will this one recover? It comes out in leaves ok, but no blossoms.
Sounds like your tree may be infected by peach tree borers. Here is an article that you may find helpful: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/peach/peach-tree-borer.htm
What is the best product to keep the birds, ants, and other pests from eating the fruit?
Try these articles: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/fegen/protect-fruit-tree-birds.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/keeping-ants-of-flowering-vines-vegetables-and-flowers.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/pesticides/neem-oil-uses.htm