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Apple tree disease?
a_good_brew
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in Fruit & veg
Hi
I planted a semi vigorous Lord Lambourne apple tree in late March this year. It blossomed very happily and lots of fruit set. I was advised to removed all of the fruit so that the tree can concentrate on growing strong roots and shoots in its first year. I didn't quite have the heart to do this, and left two fruits on the tree - one for my wife and one for me - hopefully to try in September.
Anyway, I have noticed that some leaves are starting to look
unhealthy. I know it's been a very dry spring in East Anglia and perhaps I haven't watered it enough (have been giving it a good drink ~5 L once per week). Could it just be underwatering or is this something more serious?
Photo below.
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Could be a nutrient deficiency, either lack of iron or magnesium (the most likely.) Give the tree a spray with diluted epsom salts which will fix a magnesium deficiency and feed the ground using a general fertilizer which contains trace elements (it will say that on the packet) to correct for iron or other mineral deficiencies in your soil.