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Flowering Crab Tree appears to be dying #871721

Asked June 05, 2024, 1:13 PM EDT

Please give our office a call regarding this. I have their name and contact information to share with you to help them out regarding their flowering crab tree. Thanks. Amy<personal data hidden> is the Freeborn County Extension Office.

Freeborn County Minnesota

Expert Response

Thank you for writing.  My visual guess is that this is Apple Scab although a larger visual inspection is needed. 
https://extension.umn.edu/plant-diseases/apple-scab  

There may be local in person help fromo Tree Care Advisors of the UMN which differ from the Master Gardeners. 
https://mntca.umn.edu/tree-care-advisor
However, this tree(s) should be seen by a professional arborist. This is outside the capability of a landowner. 
https://extension.umn.edu/planting-and-growing-guides/how-hire-tree-care-professional
Steve Miles, Master Gardener, Hennepin County MN (I am a human being, not a bot nor AI). I am an avid gardener but am not a degreed or certified horticulturist or arborist. I am happy to receive follow-up questions if my responses are incomplete or unclear.  This is the University of MN' garden soil testing service.  https://soiltest.cfans.umn.edu/testing-services/lawn-garden This is guidance on how to find a tree expert.  https://extension.umn.edu/planting-and-growing-guides/how-hire-tree-care-professional The Minnesota Landscape Arboretum is a wonderful place to see and learn about plants that grow in Minnesota. https://mngardens.horticulture.umn.edu/minnesota-landscape-arboretum Replied June 05, 2024, 2:06 PM EDT

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