Peach Leaf Curl--straight from the Nursery!

Discussion in 'Fruit and Nut Trees' started by PhilB, May 8, 2008.

  1. PhilB

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    Hi,

    Purchased a dormant peach tree from the nursery early spring, planted it, but almost immediately, there is evidence of extensive leaf curl fungal disease. It continues to the extent that all leaves will likely die and fall within a couple of months at the most. I understand that the recommended sprays are meant to be applied after leaf fall, but nursery seemed unconcerned and said to apply now as well. Application now seems to have no effect. For such a young plant, will it survive this early infection? Should accept inevitable "death", spray during dormancy and hope for the best next year? Or should I uproot and start over again with a disease free plant from ANOTHER nursery? Thanks so much in advance!

    Phil
     

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