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  • Answered by
    Heather on
    August 13, 2012
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    Yes, it is safe. The fungus will not affect you.

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    Heather on
    September 23, 2012
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    With apples, it is not so much male and female (their flowers contain both) but rather some varieties need cross pollination (a second tree to provide different pollen), some varieties do better with cross pollination and some don't need cross pollination.

    Golden delicious don't need a cross pollination tree, but they perform much better if a tree for cross pollination is present. They do not need to be both Golden delicious. In fact, some research shows that trees perform even better when the cross is a different variety.

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    shelley on
    August 4, 2015
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    The symptoms you describe are from cedar apple rust. Here is an article with information on cedar apple rust that will help you:

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/apples/cedar-apple-rust-control.htm

    My research indicates that while cedar apple rust may reduce a crop, the apples are still considered edible.

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    May 23, 2016
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    I would check the trees carefully for any other signs or symptoms to help pinpoint the issue.
    Did this issue start right after planting?
    Is the soil right for your trees?
    Watering is very important in newly planted trees. The soil should be moist but never soggy. Make sure the soil is well draining.

    Most greenhouse or garden centers will guarantee new trees for 1 year.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/apples/apple-tree-diseases.htm
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/pear/fixing-pear-tree-problems.htm
    http://web.extension.illinois.edu/cook/downloads/9210.pdf

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    June 18, 2016
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    This could be necrotic leaf blotch.
    The link below discusses this issue.

    https://extension.psu.edu/plants/tree-fruit/news/2014/necrotic-leaf-blotch-appearing-on-apples-and-the-home-stretch-for-controlling-diseases-stone-fruit
    These links discuss the common issues and disease found with Apple Trees.
    Further inspection of the leaves and plants will help you.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/apples/apple-tree-diseases.htm
    https://extension.psu.edu/plants/tree-fruit/diseases/apple-diseases

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  • Answered by
    Alisma on
    September 4, 2016
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    It could be black fruit rot:

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/apples/apple-tree-diseases.htm
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/apples/black-rot-on-apple-trees.htm

    Alternatively, it could be blossom end rot, which can cause apples of the delicious varieties to go soft:

    https://extension.psu.edu/plants/gardening/fphg/pome/diseases/blossom-end-rot

    Also check whether there are any grubs or other insects inside the apples which could have caused them to rot.

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