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crabapple in need of help #935620

Asked June 15, 2026, 4:28 PM EDT

We have a 12 year old crab in our landscape that is suffering severely. It started a few years back with some sickly looking branches in the center. Now, after more time and a bad hail storm, it's got about 10% of its leaves - new leaves are only on the end foot or so of the branches. It has some strange bark formations on the lower trunk, as well, but we can't see any signs of an identifiable disease. Doesn't fit the descriptions of fire blight or rust. We are hoping to be able to treat it rather than lose it. Do you offer consultations on these sorts of problems? We're in Loveland.

Larimer County Colorado

Expert Response

Hi Beth,

Can you send me some photos of your tree? Both close up and also the trunk and surroundings.

My email is: <personal data hidden>
Alison O'Connor, PhD Replied June 16, 2026, 1:11 PM EDT

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