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Our ten year old crabapple tree has lost most of it's leaves. The fruit is small and dried up and it's only July! The bark looks fine. How can I save ...
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Unhappy crabapple tree #878586
Asked July 24, 2024, 1:40 PM EDT
Our ten year old crabapple tree has lost most of it's leaves. The fruit is small and dried up and it's only July! The bark looks fine. How can I save it?
Genesee County Michigan
Expert Response
Hi Patsy -
It looks as if your tree has apple scab, which is a fungus. I don't think you will lose your tree. There are actions you can take to lessen the chances of your tree suffering this next year. Here is a link describing what you can do to help your tree:
https://www.canr.msu.edu/news/why_is_my_crabapple_tree_losing_leaves
It looks as if your tree has apple scab, which is a fungus. I don't think you will lose your tree. There are actions you can take to lessen the chances of your tree suffering this next year. Here is a link describing what you can do to help your tree:
https://www.canr.msu.edu/news/why_is_my_crabapple_tree_losing_leaves
