Ornamental tree appears to be dying? - Ask Extension
How do I take care of my tree? It appears to be dying. Some Leaves are falling, branches bare, normally plum colored leaves looking dead or dying.
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Ornamental tree appears to be dying? #877895
Asked July 19, 2024, 10:27 AM EDT
How do I take care of my tree? It appears to be dying. Some Leaves are falling, branches bare, normally plum colored leaves looking dead or dying.
Genesee County Michigan
Expert Response
Good Morning,
The most common cause of leaves dropping prematurely from apple and crabapple trees is a disease called Apple Scab. This disease is caused by a fungus called Venturia inaequalis. The disease overwinters on the fallen leaves and fruit. Picking up the fallen leaves/fruit and destroying them or removing them from the property is one of the best ways to reduce the disease symptoms in the following years. Pruning the tree by removing entire branches will open up the canopy and improve air flow and sunlight penetration. Improving air flow and light penetration will generally improve the tree's health and reduce the symptoms of apple scab.
Why is my crabapple tree losing leaves? - MSU Extension
Crabapple Diseases (psu.edu)
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The most common cause of leaves dropping prematurely from apple and crabapple trees is a disease called Apple Scab. This disease is caused by a fungus called Venturia inaequalis. The disease overwinters on the fallen leaves and fruit. Picking up the fallen leaves/fruit and destroying them or removing them from the property is one of the best ways to reduce the disease symptoms in the following years. Pruning the tree by removing entire branches will open up the canopy and improve air flow and sunlight penetration. Improving air flow and light penetration will generally improve the tree's health and reduce the symptoms of apple scab.
Why is my crabapple tree losing leaves? - MSU Extension
Crabapple Diseases (psu.edu)
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