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Title: Apple tree problem
Post by: The Amateurs on June 29, 2014, 20:10:00
Hi we have a 3 year old apple tree which is in it's second year of fruiting, I have noticed that the leaves have multiple brown spots on and the fruit is covered in brown blotches, I've tried to upload a picture but it won't let me, does anyone have any possible suggestions on what might be causing the problem and more importantly anything I can do to cure it ?
Thanks
Title: Re: Apple tree problem
Post by: Palustris on June 29, 2014, 20:39:45
Sounds like Apple Scab. Spray with a copper sulphate fungicide.
Title: Re: Apple tree problem
Post by: Ian Pearson on June 30, 2014, 18:03:05
Yes, sounds like scab. Removing leaf litter from under the tree during winter will help to reduce reinfection next year. Open pruning with its associated ventilation may also be some benefit.
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