Peach Tree Sudden Wilting - Ask Extension
Hello,
My peach tree did this very recently and I am curious what it could be and how I could save my tree. Wilting and curling leaves with a red tin...
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Peach Tree Sudden Wilting #871452
Asked June 04, 2024, 8:17 AM EDT
Hello,
My peach tree did this very recently and I am curious what it could be and how I could save my tree. Wilting and curling leaves with a red tint to them.
Photo attached.
Thank you.
Osceola County Michigan
Expert Response
This is a common fungal disease called peach leaf curl. It is prevented with a copper fungicide treatment in late fall or very early spring. It showed up in years when there is extended wet & cool weather as the buds are starting to swell in the very early spring. Your tree may experience some leaf drop, but should recover assuming it is otherwise relatively healthy.
See the following article for more details.
Peach leaf curl (msu.edu)
See the following article for more details.
Peach leaf curl (msu.edu)
