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problem with apple tree

bugsbunny2bugsbunny2 Posts: 23
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Where the apple tree was pruned either last year or year before on the cut on the branch there is a white woolly looking stuff on them quite thick.The tree had a lot of blossom on and now has a lot of apples formed on the branches that weren,t  cut. Will the apples be safe to eat when ready,I noticed it on there when we had a lot of rain.Should I treat it with something if so what do I do or is the tree now deceased, We have had the tree in 1990 it is an espalierI am new to gardening my husband always looked after it.

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  • BobTheGardenerBobTheGardener Posts: 11,384

    Almost certainly wooley aphid.  All you need to do is rub it off using a stiff brush (eg a nail brush.)  The apples will be fine. image

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  • bugsbunny2bugsbunny2 Posts: 23

    Thank you will do that.

  • DovefromaboveDovefromabove Posts: 88,138

    Keep an eye out for families of Long-tailed tits in your apple tree - they just love eating wooly aphids image

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  • bugsbunny2bugsbunny2 Posts: 23

    Thank you I do get birds in my garden

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