wilting crab - Ask Extension
my 8 year old crab apple tree has a lot of dying leaves, curled up and turn brown. no spots of insects. It seems to be worse on the lower branches, ...
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wilting crab #876946
Asked July 12, 2024, 10:35 AM EDT
my 8 year old crab apple tree has a lot of dying leaves, curled up and turn brown. no spots of insects. It seems to be worse on the lower branches, can i save this tree?
Ramsey County Minnesota
Expert Response
From your photo it looks like you probably have apple scab. We are seeing a lot of it this year.
There really is no treatment. You can prune out any dead branches. Clean up of fallen leaves and apples is important. Bag them and put them in your city compost.
