Apple drop - Ask Extension
Stage one apples falling from tree. Why?
Tree was pruned in the winter, moderate pruning.
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Apple drop #873195
Asked June 15, 2024, 8:53 AM EDT
Stage one apples falling from tree. Why?
Tree was pruned in the winter, moderate pruning.
Larimer County Colorado
Expert Response
Hi Mary,
Did the tree produce a lot of apples this year? If so, the tree may just be doing some self-thinning/shedding. Also, it's been very hot and the tree may drop apples to make sure it can support the ones remaining with its resources.
This is commonly called "June Drop" and it's described here from the U of MN: https://apps.extension.umn.edu/garden/diagnose/plant/fruit/apple/droppedfruit.html
Did the tree produce a lot of apples this year? If so, the tree may just be doing some self-thinning/shedding. Also, it's been very hot and the tree may drop apples to make sure it can support the ones remaining with its resources.
This is commonly called "June Drop" and it's described here from the U of MN: https://apps.extension.umn.edu/garden/diagnose/plant/fruit/apple/droppedfruit.html
