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Is this fire blight?

6 years ago

Hello all, first post here. Hoping for some diagnosis and advice. I have 4 recently planted (in May) apples trees, about 6-7 feet tall. I also planted 6 pear. 2 Bartlett, 3 Ayers, and 1 moonglow. Yesterday, I noted some issues with one of the Bartlett, and maybe another pear as well. I have attached a few photos for reference. I have neglected spraying them until yesterday, which I used the bonide fruit tree spray. Previously, I had noted all the trees had a few yellow spots with black canker in center, but the leaves suddenly dying has me worried about fire blight. I live in southeaster Pa, right on MD line. I believe I am 7b, if that helps. Please let me know thoughts and a course of action.

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campv 8b AZ
6 years ago
It does to me sorry
Jean
6 years ago
Recently planted trees need regular irrigation for the the first 2 years.

That leaf damage is combo water shortage and sunburn.

See "watering newly planted trees & shrubs"

https://www.extension.umn.edu/garden/yard-garden/trees-shrubs/watering-new-trees-shrubs/

Not fireblight because, it it was, the entire tip would look scorched and assume the typical shepherd's crook position.

See "trees can get burned with fireblight"

https://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q2/purdue-expert-trees-can-get-burned-again-by-fire-blight.html
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Fire blight is a SPRING affliction - it doesn't occur in midsummer!! Weather conditions are just not appropriate for its development at this time of year. I agree that this is a water issue.
frankstack888
Original Author
6 years ago
Thanks so much for the responses. Before reading any responses, I went out and really butchered the afflicted trees in line with the fire blight guidance. I did not think that the issues looked like classic FB, but being new to fruit trees, I didn't want to let it get ahead of me. As for then watering regimen, I have been watering daily. There has been a drought, but I thought I was doing enough. Thanks for all of the advice. Even if it is not FB, do you guys recommend using agrimycin now preventatively?

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