Apricot tree leaves are curling up

Why are the leaves curling up on the apricot tree?

A common cause of curled leaves on apricot trees is the viral infection phytoplasmosis ESFY (European Stonefruit Yellowing), also known as chlorotic leaf rolling. Characteristic symptoms are leaf curling from the edge, sudden wilting and gum flow. The following overview summarizes other triggers for curled apricot tree leaves:

• frizz disease: deformed by the harmful fungus 'Taphrina deformans', whitish-red discolored leaves, blistered thickening, velvety leaf covering.
• Drought stress: curled leaf edges, withered leaves
• Fruit tree spider mites: initially leaf mottles and yellowing, later the leaves curl up, dry up and fall off.

What to do when the leaves curl up on the apricot tree?

The best remedy against chlorotic leaf curling on the apricot tree is to combat the plum leaf sucker (Cacopsylla pruni) as carriers of the dreaded viral disease with sticky and pheromone traps. Against other causes of curled up Apricot Tree Leaves you can do this:

• Fight leaf curl: cut off affected and dead parts of the plant to prevent them treetop Thin out annually and organically in spring fertilize with compost.
• Eliminate drought stress: water thoroughly, Apricot tree in a bucket immerse in water, water from now on when the soil is noticeably dry.
• Fight fruit tree spider mites: Spray the crown of the tree repeatedly with a soap and spirit solution or garlic broth or Bio-Nature-Pest-Free Forte.