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Apple tree problem

janeyf54janeyf54 Posts: 3
in Fruit & veg
I have an established apple tree that blossoms beautifully in the spring then the leaves all turn brown and drop off and it looks dead for the rest of the season, Help!

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  • CeresCeres Posts: 2,698
    Bumping up the list to see if anyone has any answers.
  • bertrand-mabelbertrand-mabel Posts: 2,697
    Is the tree in the ground?
    What variety is it?
    How old is it?
    Is it being affected by frosts?
    Sorry for so many questions but our apple trees are only just showing leaf growth and no blossom yet.
  • WillowBarkWillowBark Posts: 243
    What is the ground around the tree like? If it's very damp, then it might be that the tree gets waterlogged in the springtime.

    The other option that sprang to mind was blossom wilt, but it would be strange for it to affect the whole tree - my understanding is that blossom wilt usually affects only the ends of the branches.

    It might be worth having a look at the RHS page on apple tree problems. It could possibly be fireblight from what they say there. Have a look and see if anything they describe matches your tree's symptoms.
  • janeyf54janeyf54 Posts: 3
    Thank you, I don’t think it is waterlogged or affected by frost, I have cherry trees nearby which are ok
  • DovefromaboveDovefromabove Posts: 88,147
    Can you answer @bertrand-mabel ‘s questions please?
    😊 

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





  • Lizzie27Lizzie27 Posts: 12,494
    Might it be the opposite problem, not enough water when the tree is trying to make new leaves?
    North East Somerset - Clay soil over limestone
  • janeyf54janeyf54 Posts: 3
    Thank you, to answer previous questions, yes the tree is in the ground, no idea what type of apple tree it is and I don’t think frost is an issue. (However we had snow yesterday!!) I will try watering more and see if this helps.
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