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peach tree wilt #871494

Asked June 04, 2024, 11:01 AM EDT

I SPRAYED MY PEACH TREES TWICE WITH A COPPER FUNGICIDE SPRAY. THE LEAVES CURLED UP AND ARE FALLING OFF THE TREES AND NOW THE WILTING PEACHES (SMALL) ARE FALLING OFF. I HOPE THAT I CAN SAVE THE TREES. HELP

Wayne County Michigan

Expert Response

Raja,

It sounds like your tree has the disease peach leaf curl.  This disease is causing significant issues this year all over the midwest.  In severe cases such as this one, branches can be killed.  Hopefully the tree will survive into next season.

Here is a good website describing peach leaf curl: https://ucanr.edu/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=30002#:~:text=Most%20often%20the%20disease%20will,cut%20away%20the%20affected%20area

George Sundin

An Ask Extension Expert Replied June 10, 2024, 1:34 PM EDT

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