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- Q.Peach Tree With Large Areas Of Oozing Sap - Have a peach tree with large areas of oozing sap and looks like black-brown areas in center of oozing areas ...
- Q.Peaches Stay Green And Don’t Ripen - I live in Plano (Dallas, Texas). I have a peach tree in my backyard, about 10 years old. I don't ...
- Q.Peach Tree - This spring, temperatures got down to 27 degrees. Tree was budding out and it looks like it froze. Tree looks ...
- Q.My Peach Tree Did Not Leaf Out This Spring - The year before last my peach tree produced big delicious fruit. Last year lots of leaves but no fruit. The ...
- Q.Pruning Peach Trees - What is the proper time of the year to prune a peach tree? Thank you!
- Q.Peach Tree Problem - We have 2 peach trees that are at least 5 or 6 years old. This year both trees are loaded ...
- Q.Stunted Peaches - My peaches never got bigger than a small golf ball and never ripened.
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LGoetz on
June 8, 2015
Smyrna Tennessee zone 6b - 7Q.peach tree with large areas of oozing sap
Have a peach tree with large areas of oozing sap and looks like black-brown areas in center of oozing areas on trunk. Need to know what this may be and what to use to clear it up. Does produce OK but occasional fruit is not normal. Had it for several years. Tree is about 4 years old.
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
June 9, 2015A.Your tree may have Peach tree borers.
Here is a link that has more information and how to deal with them.https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/peach/peach-tree-borer.htm
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Anonymous on
June 8, 2015Q.peaches stay green and don’t ripen
I live in Plano (Dallas, Texas). I have a peach tree in my backyard, about 10 years old. I don't know how to take care of it. It gets lots of green peaches which never ripen. What should I do? Thank you.
Answered by
Heather on
June 10, 2015
Certified ExpertA.A few things could cause this. First, it could be a chilling issue. If a peach tree gets just a little bit too little chilling in the winter, it will button the fruit, which means that it tries to grow them, but they will be deformed, stunted or fail to mature. Since no one really had a cold winter this year, it is likely that chilling could be a factor. Here is more info: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/peach/peach-chill-hours.htm
Another possibility is that there is a problem with pollination. If this is the case though, the tree will drop the fruit in late spring or early summer. If you suspect a pollination problem, these articles will help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/teak/insect-pollination-process.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/beneficial/creating-a-pollinator-garden.htm
Finally, peach trees need to be pruned and thinned well to produce fruit. If your tree is at least 3 years old and it carries the small, immature fruit throughout the season, that may be your problem. This article will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/peach/peach-tree-thinning.htmWas this answer useful?00- Asked by
Anonymous on
June 8, 2015Q.peach tree
This spring, temperatures got down to 27 degrees. Tree was budding out and it looks like it froze. Tree looks dormant or dead. Is this possible or will it come back to life?
- Answered by
Heather on
June 10, 2015
Certified ExpertA.As long as it is green below the bark, it will leaf out. I would give it a little additional time. This article will help determine if the tree is still dormant or 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
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cisco1046 on
June 8, 2015
Joliet, IL., 60436Q.My peach tree did not leaf out this spring
The year before last my peach tree produced big delicious fruit. Last year lots of leaves but no fruit. The assumption is because of the long winter. Last fall I pruned my peach tree down to approximately 2 inches. Now this spring my tree has no leaves. I hope I did not hurt my tree. Will be very grateful for your advice. Thank you.
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
June 8, 2015A.Most likely the long cold winter did effect the tree.
We have found numerous gardeners with winter damage and trees and plants that did not survive at all.I'm concerned when you say you pruned your tree to 2 inches.
Did you mean 2 feet?
Did you prune your branches to this size?
This drastic of a pruning combined with the harsh winter may have been to much for your tree.
Read the links below to refresh you of the care requirements.https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/peach/peach-tree-not-leafing-out.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/peach/fertilizing-peach-trees.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/peach/peach-tree-cold-protection.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/peach/peach-tree-care.htm
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Anonymous on
June 9, 2015Q.pruning peach trees
What is the proper time of the year to prune a peach tree? Thank you!
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
June 10, 2015A.The best time of year to prune is in February, once the danger of frost has passed but before any fruit has begun budding/blooming.
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Anonymous on
June 10, 2015Q.peach tree problem
We have 2 peach trees that are at least 5 or 6 years old. This year both trees are loaded with small green peaches but only 1 limb of one tree has ripening peaches and the rest don't seem to be growing. Wonder if you know what the problem could be?
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
June 10, 2015A.Peach trees need to be thinned well to produce fruit. If your tree is at least 3 years old and it carries the small, immature fruit throughout the season, that may be your problem. This article will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/peach/peach-tree-thinning.htm
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Anonymous on
June 12, 2015Q.Stunted peaches
My peaches never got bigger than a small golf ball and never ripened.
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
June 12, 2015A.This sounds like a chilling issue. If a peach tree gets just a little bit too little chilling in the winter, it will button the fruit, which means that it tries to grow them, but they will be deformed and fail to mature. I would check that the variety is appropriate for your area in terms of chilling.
Another possibility is that there is a problem with pollination. If this is the case though, the tree will drop the fruit in late spring or early summer. If you suspect a pollination problem, these articles will help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/teak/insect-pollination-process.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/beneficial/creating-a-pollinator-garden.htmWas this answer useful?00
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