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Apple tree leaf disease identification

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Hi there

It is a cooking apple tree which is 4-5 years old. I did apply general purpose balanced fertiliser to the surrounding soil in March.

The leaves as in the picture are a blotchy yellow with a cracky but not dry texture

Is this something to be concerned about?

Is it a disease or a mineral deficiency?

Thanks

Daniel

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  • daniel123daniel123 Posts: 67

    Thanks Pansyface for the swift reply

    Looking at the link it says nutrient imbalance is a likely cause so is it worth getting my soil tested?

    I grow vegetables in the same bed so will they be affected?

    The surrounding soil was manured/double dug last October if that may affect it and I applied a general purpose balanced fertiliser this March. Could i have applied it incorrectly?

    Thanks

    Daniel

  • daniel123daniel123 Posts: 67

    Or should i buy a new apple tree?

  • DovefromaboveDovefromabove Posts: 88,147

    If you buy a new apple tree and plant it in the same place without sorting out the problem and understanding what went wrong, you're just going to get a repeat of the same. 


    Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.





  • OnopordumOnopordum Posts: 390
    daniel123 says:
    The surrounding soil was manured/double dug last October if that may affect it and I applied a general purpose balanced fertiliser this March. Could i have applied it incorrectly?
    See original post

    This is probably the problem - an apple tree won't appreciate having its roots messed about. If you must grow it in a vegetable bed consider a no-dig system with minimal soil disturbance.

  • daniel123daniel123 Posts: 67

    So if messing with the roots has caused it, will the apple tree recover on it own? Or do i need to do something to help the roots recover

  • DovefromaboveDovefromabove Posts: 88,147

    I would water and mulch with some home made compost or well rotted manure then leave it alone ... leaving a circle of at least 1 metre diameter clear of any planting or cultivation.

    Just ensure that it's well watered in dry spells. 


    Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.





  • daniel123daniel123 Posts: 67

    Ok I wil do what you recommend Dovefromabove

    Thank you all for all your guidance

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