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  • Answered by
    shelley on
    May 12, 2015
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    Here is a link that demonstrates how to properly cut off a tree limb using a three step technique:

    http://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/tree-pruning/

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    Downtoearthdigs on
    May 12, 2015
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    Here is a couple of links that will help you determine the best time to prune and trim away the dead branch.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/peach/peach-tree-care.htm

    https://pubs.ext.vt.edu/422/422-020/422-020_pdf.pdf

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    Steve1959 on
    May 12, 2015
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    Cut the branch off as close as you can to the trunk as possible and maybe paint the cut with some undercoat paint to prevent the tree losing more moisture. Cut up from underneath first,about a third of the thickness of the branch, then finish by cutting down from the top. This will prevent bark from peeling off as the branch falls to the ground. Hope this is of some help.

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  • Answered by
    shelley on
    May 12, 2015
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    This is the onset of peach leaf curl. For more information and a course of treatment, please visit the following link:

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/peach/peach-leaf-curl.htm

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    Heather on
    May 15, 2015
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    In your area, it is a real possibility that late season cold snaps are killing the blossom buds. The past few years have seen many late season cold snaps in many areas of North America. The blossoms are very susceptible to cold.

    In the future, you may want to look into making sure the tree is protected during late season cold snaps. This article has some suggestions on how to do that:
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/environmental/frost-how-to-protect-your-plants.htm

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    shelley on
    May 15, 2015
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    Spraying for peach leaf curl must be done in the fall or in the spring before bud swell to prevent the onset of this disease. Once the fungus enters the leaf, the disease cannot be controlled, which means applying fungicide will not help at this juncture.

    For more information on peach leaf curl, please visit the following link:
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/peach/peach-leaf-curl.htm

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  • Answered by
    shelley on
    May 17, 2015
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    What variety of peach tree do you have? How old is your tree? Has it ever produced ripened fruit before? Some peach tree varieties ripen by early summer, while others not until late summer/early fall.

    Are the sizes of the peaches normal or golf-ball sized? If your fruit is small and hard, then thinning your peach tree is highly recommended, which will allow more airflow and sunshine to reach the remaining fruit:
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/peach/peach-tree-thinning.htm

    Here is an article from Virginia Cooperative Extension that specifically deals with growing peaches in your state.
    https://pubs.ext.vt.edu/422/422-019/422-019_pdf.pdf

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    dann on
    May 15, 2015
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    fruit trees should be pruned inside to form a basket like shape. open inside where all branches recieve t good sunlight. to many fruits will stress the tree and retard ripening

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    shelley on
    May 18, 2015
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    I would not chalk it up to a loss just yet. I would recommend treating the tree and working to improve the vigor/health of it to aid in its recovery.

    I think that your tree may be weakened by a peach tree borer. Take a look at the following PDF - does the base of your tree look like the one in the photo?
    https://bit.ly/1HqS5DG (PDF)

    If so, I recommend that you read the following article which tells you more about the peach tree borer and a course of treatment:
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/peach/peach-tree-borer.htm

    For more information on canker on fruit trees, please visit the following link:
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/disease/weeping-amber-in-trees.htm

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    shelley on
    May 22, 2015
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    Here is an article about peach tree curl that will help you:
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/peach/peach-leaf-curl.htm

    Spraying is usually ineffective once peach leaf curl presents itself. You will want to apply a fungicide spray in autumn following leaf fall or just before budding in spring to prevent the onset of peach tree curl. In terms of fungicides, fixed copper products are most effective while fungicides which include lime sulfur and copper sulfate are less so.

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