we forgot to fertilize out apricot tree. we had good rains and now its quite hot n sunny. can we fertilize apricot tree now. it has already green fruit.
I'm certain you still have time to fertilize your tree. Here's an article that should help
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/apricots/feeding-apricot-trees.htm
are dying I live near Paphos in Cyprus. Every year my apricot tree is loaded with lovely fruits but when I open them there are little worms inside around the stone. I notice a brown spot on the skin. I've tried different pesticides and hang yellow fly traps without success. I have to bin all the lovely fruit and give the worst to my neighbour's tropical fish.
They are the maggots of spotted winged drosphila, Here are two articles that will help you with the problem. The extension service article claims the fruit is safe to eat, but you should definitely treat the tree. I hope these help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/spotted-winged-drosophila.htm
https://ask.extension.org/questions/345231
My apricot tree has got a disease but I’m not sure what. In infected areas the leaves have died and there is a sticky amber sap. Any help as to what it is and how it could be treated (I’d if can) would be much appreciated.
I think this article will help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/apricots/diseases-of-apricots.htm
There are several articles on our site about apricot trees and their problems. Scroll through the ones here:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/apricots
This is the second year for my new apricot tree on my porch. This year tho no leafing. Can you give me a hint of what's up? Thanks. Two photos attached.
It looks like it has buds. Maybe it has leafed out by now. Here is info in case it hasn't leafed out:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/apricots/diseases-of-apricots.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/tgen/tree-leafing-problems.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/apricots/feeding-apricot-trees.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/apricots/spraying-apricot-trees.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/apricots/pruning-apricot-trees.htm
Yes, that is likely too much water. Better to space it out a few days, then water deeply. They need an inch of water a week, so if you don't get rain, supplemental watering will be needed.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/apricots/apricot-tree-growing.htm
HOW DO YOU PRUNE A WILD APRICOT TREE THAT IS A FEW YRS. OLDER AND HAS NEVER BEEN PRUNED. HOW WOULD I PRUNE THIS TREE ? THANK YOU
You will have to play catch-up since yours has never been pruned. Here is how:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/apricots/pruning-apricot-trees.htm
I was asked to move a six year old apricot tree which was dying in a shady spot. three of its five main branches were dying. I did so, as there was nothing to lose, but the move has not helped much, due to inevitable root damage and so it has been struggling to take up water, though it has been reguarly watered. the three branches died and were removed, the two others have leaves growing on the end of the branches, several feet from the trunk. I have been advised to more or less coppice it, when i would normally prune it in August, removing the two remaining branches very hear the trunk. That would leave it leafless. it seems very drastic to leave a struggling tree with no leaves and large wounds - what would you recommend?
It sounds like overwatering may be the cause of stress, here. In order for roots to form, there must be a slight dry period. This will allow roots to breathe and exchange ions with the soil, which will help them to grow. Soils that remain wet will halt these processes.
Unfortunately, adding stress on top of stress isn't the way to go.
I would wait until the tree is healthy to stress it out.
This article will help you to know how to care for the tree:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/apricots/apricot-tree-growing.htm