Fuji apple tree in a container?
Heruga (7a Northern NJ)
7 years ago
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Fuji apple tree condition.
Comments (9)Thanks for your responses. Jellyman - I don't know why you had a problem with the photos; must be some incompatibility in our software. Glenn - Have you regularly seen this condition as a normal winter covering? We had a few days around freezing in late December/early January, but have had a mild winter since then (mid-40s at night). I'm not sure when the fuzzy covering took over, but it is only on the upper half of the branches, not the trunk or lower half of branches. Carla - Well, it was just one leaf, and that has since fallen (photos taken 1/21). The tree is dormant, and the last leaf was mostly covered with the white fuzz. I have looked at the link you provided, and my tree's condition does not look like wooly apple aphids. In fact, I cannot detect any pests. I found one tiny spider this morning, but the fuzzy stuff is not like spider web. The tree generally appears healthy, if small, with many budding joints. I have reviewed photos at http://www.caf.wvu.edu/Kearneysville/disease_descriptions/disease_images/viskeyatbt.html, and I'm now reasonably certain that the condition is powdery mildew. I had not seen it on branches before - only leaves. Does anyone else have information contrary to my diagnosis? Here is a link that might be useful: Apple Tree Diseases...See MoreWill planting a Fuji apple tree in 90+ degree weather kill it?
Comments (1)Is it in a pot? If so, leave it for now. Let it get over any transport shock. transplant at end of growing season. I would pick off any fruit. The first year after I transplant too. Loosen the shipping ties on the stake....See Morefuji apple tree
Comments (1)How's it doing?...See MoreFuji apples tree leaves turning yellow/brown.
Comments (5)I have an irrigation system and it is watered every other day. With the rain, it's getting rain pretty much daily. I spread out the roots all around with a little buried a little to try to emulate established roots that went out as far as the canopy. I put down a time release fertilizer that was supposed to good for fruiting trees (can't remember what kind) shortly after planting. I just don't get it. I know its been very hot temperature-wise, but it hasn't been too dry. I haven't let it go more than 3-4 days if we haven't gotten regular rain to bring the hose over and throw a few gallons more water as I read the young trees need a lot to get established. I appreciate the reply. I'll keep up the watering as of now. It just looks like the trees stressed. The only thing I had an issue with until now was some aphids that I cured with a spray bottle w/soap occasionally. I noticed the leaf tips we're turning in. This most recent issue has come on *quick*. The other 3 trees look fine, one of which is a bit smaller Fuji as well and is probably w/in 20 yards, though it gets a bit if shade....See Moreandy99mich
7 years agoHeruga (7a Northern NJ)
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7 years agoHeruga (7a Northern NJ)
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