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I have 3 peach trees. One looks like it’s lost most of it leaves and it has moved to my other 2 peach trees. It took less than a week for this to ha...
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Asked May 13, 2024, 8:22 PM EDT
I have 3 peach trees. One looks like it’s lost most of it leaves and it has moved to my other 2 peach trees. It took less than a week for this to happen. How can I save my trees?
Ingham County Michigan
Expert Response
Hello Kathy,
It looks scary, but the trees will fine long term! It was a great spring for Peach Leaf Curl.
Not much can be done now when the leaves are infected. I would treat with lime sulphur or copper once the leaves have fallen in November and/or in March prior to budbreak.
Peach leaf curl - Integrated Pest Management (msu.edu)
Good luck!
Will I get fruit this year?
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On May 14, 2024, at 8:20 AM, Ask Extension <<personal data hidden>> wrote:
Hi Kathy,
Most likely not. Southern Michigan got hit with some pretty cold temperatures this spring that damaged fruit buds prior to flowering. The damaged leaves will also limit the amount of carbohydrates available to the plant and the fruits. You may have a few!
Best,
