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Frost damaged patio peach
elizabeth_owen
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Hello all - it’s my first post so I’m not sure of the etiquette!
does anyone know what remedial actions could/should take with a frost damaged patio peach?
It’s crimson bonfire and about 3years old and about 2 foot high, growing in a half barrel. We live on the London/Essex border.
it was quite happy and even put out a couple of tiny inedible peaches last year - and this year had a lovely blossom display. Unfortunately this was just in time for the late frost (beast from the east part 3)
all the blossom fell and now only about 3 leaves have grown. It looks like a sad stick in a bucket!
There is evidence of green beneath the surface of some of the limbs - closest to the trunk but some parts do seem to be dead.
question is how best to help it now?
should I prune back to living wood? Feed, water and otherwise leave it in peace? Anything else?
Any tips or advice would be most welcome, many thanks gardeners!
does anyone know what remedial actions could/should take with a frost damaged patio peach?
It’s crimson bonfire and about 3years old and about 2 foot high, growing in a half barrel. We live on the London/Essex border.
it was quite happy and even put out a couple of tiny inedible peaches last year - and this year had a lovely blossom display. Unfortunately this was just in time for the late frost (beast from the east part 3)
all the blossom fell and now only about 3 leaves have grown. It looks like a sad stick in a bucket!
There is evidence of green beneath the surface of some of the limbs - closest to the trunk but some parts do seem to be dead.
question is how best to help it now?
should I prune back to living wood? Feed, water and otherwise leave it in peace? Anything else?
Any tips or advice would be most welcome, many thanks gardeners!
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