OT Is this an apricot pest or disease?

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Wekadog

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Posted 1433515278 · Edited	Reply with quote #1

Just one branch on my otherwise thriving 2 year old Blenheim apricot has a problem. Leaves are wilting and shriveling at the branch tips. Farther down the branch where the leaves are still sound, the leaf edges and stems are covered with bright red shiny bumps. Do you think these are responsible for the die-back? Any idea what they are and how to control them? __________________ Blake Zone 9b Ventura County, California

Dave

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Posted 1433527895	Reply with quote #2

Shot hole disease or Coryneum blight https://brianallmerradionetwork.wordpress.com/2014/11/04/11-04-14-csu-ext-sea-news-shot-hole-disease-in-peach-apricot-nectarine-fruit-trees/ __________________ Connecticut - Zone 6B Wish List - Bordissot negra rimada

DesertDance

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Posted 1433529769	Reply with quote #3

Shudder, that looks nasty! I hope your tree recovers! Suzi __________________ Zone 9b, Southern California. "First year they sleep, Second year they creep, Third year they leap!" Wish List: I wish all of you happy fig collecting! My wishes have been fulfilled!

jdsfrance

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Posted 1433539189	Reply with quote #4

Hi, Curly leaves on an apricot tree means that you have aphids . Aphids will hide inside the curled leaves. Let ladybugs invade the tree and make their job - that's what I do... . __________________ ------------------------ Climate from -25°C to + 35°C Only cold hardy figtrees can make it here

ohjustaguy

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Posted 1433544280	Reply with quote #5

If it's just one minor branch with the issue why not cut it off? Just in case it's a disease that can spread to rest of tree... __________________ San Jose 9b http://www.kevinsedibleyard.com/

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