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WMonslow on
May 14, 2017
Bremerton, WashingtonQ.Green leaves falling off my peach tree.
I have a first year peach tree, bought from Costco in Bremerton Washington. It has been planted for 3 weeks now and has been doing great, with many peaches and full leaves. Then, in 2 days time, almost all of the leaves have fallen off. The fruit is still intact and seems to be doing well, but I know it is not normal for the leaves to just fall off like they that. I have no sign of pests that I can tell. I have not set up a watering system yet, as here is Washington, it has rained almost every day for the past 3 weeks. I sprayed last week with Garden Safe brand Neem Oil Concentrate but I am 95% peach tree illiterate and have no clue what it is or what to do about it. I have uploaded photos to show what the leaves and the tree look like. Notice that most of the leaves are still completely green. Others have a rust color on them. No rusty lumps though. Also, the tree looks pretty healthy to me, with no visible spots or cankers. The season now is mid May in the state of Washington.
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
May 15, 2017A.This looks like a Bacterial spot on the leaves.
This is a difficult disease to control and most home gardeners look for resistant varieties to grow.
You can check with your County Extension Office for a list of such fruit trees for your area.
These links have more information.http://msue.anr.msu.edu/news/management_of_bacterial_spot_on_peaches_and_nectarines
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/peach/common-peach-diseases.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/fegen/common-fruit-tree-diseases.htm
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- Asked by
Anonymous on
May 15, 2017Q.Peach tree
My peach tree is flowering now (May) why is this happening, what do I do? Regards Kathy Wright
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
May 15, 2017A.When flowering occurs is dependent on weather, specifically the previous winters temperatures, and the number of chill hours that the Peach Tree variety needs.
There is no way to control the weather and the hope is you will have a lovely crop of Peaches.
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kasialorenc on
May 18, 2017
Plainfield, ILQ.Taking care of an overgrown peach tree
Hello, I read your helpful articles about taking care of peach trees. We recently moved into a new home and inherited a very large, overgrown peach tree. The tree looks like it has never been pruned. Most branches are high up and out of reach, but I know the tree is still producing fruit, because we saw some in the yard last summer. My questions is: is there still hope for this peach tree? And if so, how do we properly take care of it? I'm not sure which branches to prune and how to safely reduce the size of the tree without hurting it. Please advise. Sincerely, K. Lorenc
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Downtoearthdigs on
May 19, 2017A.You will need to wait until early spring to prune.
This article will help you.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/peach/peach-tree-pruning.htm
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REXLOVESPLANTS on
May 21, 2017
18302Q.peach trees
what type of disease for peach trees is in the image
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
May 22, 2017A.This is Peach Tree Leaf Curl.
This article will help you.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/peach/peach-leaf-curl.htm
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Anonymous on
May 22, 2017Q.A PEACH TREE
SEVERAL YEARS AGO WHILE REMODELING(BUT NOT LIVING IN) THE HOME OF MY DECEASED FATHER THERE WAS A SEWAGE LEAK IN THE BACK YARD RIGHT NEXT TO ONE OF OUR PEACH TREES. THIS LEAK WAS GOING ON FOR QUITE SOME TIME-THINK A YEAR-ACCORDING TO OUR PLUMBER BUT NO ONE NOTICED BECAUSE NO ONE LIVED HERE. BET YOU CAN GUESS MY QUESTION...IS THE FRUIT SAFE TO EAT FROM THAT TREE NOW OR EVER? THANK YOU FOR YOUR SITE IT IS GREAT!!
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
May 23, 2017A.Food safety is a bit beyond my expertise with this question but I did find this link that address this issue.
http://inspectapedia.com/septic/Septic_Food_Contamination.php
I hope this helps or gives you a starting point to further the inquiry.
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Anonymous on
May 28, 2017Q.Peach tree
My peaches are starting to exude a clear gunk that hardens and looks like a lump of amber. What could this be. Also 3 or 4 have already fallen off the tree. My tree is probably 30 years old. I hate to lose it! By the way, when I uploaded my pics, it shows several others. Sorry!
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
May 28, 2017A.Your email did not contain an attachment, so we did not receive the images.
This could be Borers, Stink Bugs or Fruit Moths.
You will need to investigate further to help determine the pest involved.The link below will help you.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/nectarines/nectarine-fruit-oozing.htm
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DaynaJG on
May 29, 2017
Springfield, MOQ.Peach tree from store has yellow leaves spreading
Is there anything i can spray that will stop the yellowing leaves? I've just planted abt 2 weeks ago. Do I prune everything back & spray & wait till next year to see how it does? First time to plant peach tree, the other one I bought is about 20' away & is doing fine. Thank you in advance for your help.
Answered by
DLarum on
May 30, 2017
Certified ExpertA.This article may help
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/peach/common-peach-diseases.htmWas this answer useful?00
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