Why is my apricot tree dying?

Why does an apricot tree die?

An infestation with Monilia peak drought is the most common cause when an apricot tree dies. Reason for the outbreak of the dreaded Fungal infection Monilia laxa is wet and cold weather during the apricot blossom. You can recognize Monilia disease on an apricot by these symptoms:

• Brown, dried flowers.
• Wilted shoot tips.
• Pale green, flaccid hanging leaves.
• Gum flow at the transition to healthy wood.

fatal disease development

The causative agents of monilia lace drought overwinter in fruit mummies and clusters of flowers that have not fallen off. In spring, the fungal spores multiply explosively and infect buds, flowers, and fruit wood on the apricot tree.

How can I prevent my apricot tree from dying?

With a immediate cutback you can prevent an apricot tree affected with Monilia lace drought from dying. Cut wilted shoots back to 5 cm into the healthy wood. At the same time, remove the existing rubber flow. Please use disinfected, freshly sharpened pruning shears. Clean the blades regularly with spirit in between. Dispose of clippings in the garbage can and not on the compost.

Spraying with a biological plant strengthener, such as horsetail decoction, has a preventive effect against Monilia peak drought on the apricot tree. Choose at the apricot planting a sunny, warm, sheltered spot.

Tip

Apricot death has many causes

Far away from its Asian home regions, an apricot tree is easy prey for numerous pathogens. In addition to the Monilia pathogens, these fungal spores and bacteria have an apricot in their sights: Verticillium, Fusarium, bacterial blight, Pseudomonas, as well as the leaf spot, shotgun and frizz disease. Because these are weakness parasites, apricot trees are primarily affected, which are already affected by unfavorable conditions and care errors.