apple tree leaves turning brown and crunchy
ryanellsworth
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jean001a
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Why are my apple leaves turning brown?
Comments (5)It is powerdy mildew on those leaves in the last pic. Question is, did the mildew form on the leaves after death or was the mildew the cause for the trouble. Usually powdery mildew forms on the new tip growth or in areas of poor air circulation. In your case it appears as though it is plenty open and the new tip growth doesn't "appear" to be infected. You likely had a ton of rain right? Have you recently applied a fungicide. If so, what did you use? What type apple is this chiilipete? Check that new tip growth to the right in the photo. It looks kinda white...is there any sign of white powdery/fuzzy stuff? The more I look at the pics, I think powdery mildew was the culprit. Looks like there is still some there on the good foliage...can't tell. Sulfur is the best remedy for powdery mildew in my experience....See MoreLeaves on Apple Hybrid Tree Turning brown around the edges
Comments (5)If you are in one of these regions with extreme heat that is also probably contributing. Bottom line, though, it looks bad, but it is largely cosmetic damage. I've planted many trees that look like that during their first season or so if it's hot and dry and I haven't watered enough. They bounce right back, either when wetter, cooler weather returns, or the next year....See MoreNew apple tree leaves browning...help!
Comments (2)Totally normal. Don't fertilize and don't cover it. Cut watering back to once every 2-3 weeks. If it where an older tree that had been in the ground for a few years you would be cutting the watering back even more than that. Just leave it alone and let nature take its course....See MoreLeaves browning on Anna Apple tree
Comments (36)When we bought this house there was an existing apple. One of those with several varieties grafted onto it. Definitely had fire blight. We tore it out and burned it. Happily it wasn't near the big old Anna. No blight there. I'm glad you found out what the problem was and can start fresh. Good luck with your new trees. I hope your wife is good with apples because you are going to have them coming out your ears! She will need an apple corer, peeler and slicer all in one. I got mine on Amazon and it has a suction thing so it sticks to the counter while it's being turned....See Moredmtaylor
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