AT A GLANCE
Why does the apple tree drop its leaves?
Under certain circumstances, the apple tree only stress from drought or extreme heat. diseases like collar rot, tip drought or fire blight, however, can also be responsible for the drooping leaves. In all cases, the cause is a reduced supply of moisture to the foliage.
Why does drought cause sagging leaves?
If the apple tree gets into drought stress, tried he reduce the transpiration surface and leaves the leaves hanging. It loses vitality, can no longer bind as much carbon dioxide and filters the air less well. In addition, only trees that have enough water available produce beautiful fruit.
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That's why it's important Watering the apple tree adequately during long periods of drought. A commercially available watering bag is ideal for this, which releases a large amount of water directly in the root area, continuously for several hours.
What is collar rot and how is it treated?
If the apple tree wilts and begins to die, it can
Phytophthora pathogens destroying the pathways be the cause. Frequently worried waterlogging at the same time in the root area for a weakening of the wood. The fungal spores can thus actively swim to the fine roots, penetrate them and grow into the trunk as mycelium.Apple trees that are in heavy soil usually suffer from collar rot. Therefore, improve the soil with compost when planting. You should also keep the grass growth on the root disk low.
What is peak drought and how do I combat it?
The Monilia peak drought expresses itself in limp drooping foliage that subsequently turns brown. The causative fungus continues to grow inside the branches from the tips of the shoots and leads to the death of entire sections of the branch.
- Cut back the affected branches eight to a foot deep into the healthy wood.
- Remove all fruit mummies.
- Spraying is only necessary in exceptional cases.
Copper agents have proven themselves as a biological fungicide. Apply as soon as the first flowers open, during full bloom and after they have faded.
Does the apple tree droop in fire blight?
fire blight is a very dangerous notifiable disease of the apple tree that is in early stage first drooping, withering foliage caused. As a result, the entire shoots turn brown-black, making them look burned.
Unfortunately, one of these epidemics is spreading tree disease only rarely to help suffering wood. Cut back all affected branches deep into healthy wood and burn them. Thoroughly disinfect the tools used afterwards.
Tip
Keep apple trees healthy
To avoid diseases, you should give preference to resistant ones apple varieties plant. Check your tree regularly for changes so that you can take countermeasures immediately if anything is wrong. It is also important to water the fruit tree sufficiently and to ensure a good supply of nutrients.
