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RE: What's wrong with my apricot tree?

Posted 437 days ago

hippychick - Can you check where the branches join the trunk?
Can you see any sawdust looking stuff (Frass) or sap oozing out?

Sometimes stressed trees will get attacked by insects but still produce fruit. The reason they produce fruit is that they think they are going to die so they go into reproduction mode.

Also, if you could tell us your location and your watering programme.

In the meantime, cut back the dead wood to new wood; try to cut branches at the collar or the swelling where the branch meets the trunk to ensure reasonable healing.

If you think the tree has not received enough water give it a good soak; even though it's winter fruit trees still like moist soil during their dormancy.

Kind regards

RE: What's wrong with my apricot tree?

Posted 419 days ago

There is sap but no sawdust, I'm in Adelaide we get reasonable winter rain but its very hot in summer. Water restrictions let us water twice a week. I do have bulbs planted around base of tree - Would this have any effect on the die back?

Thanks for your advice so far. Hippychick

RE: What's wrong with my apricot tree?

Posted 414 days ago

If you see the dreaded sawdust, rub it off and squirt Lebaycid into the tunnel underneath. It's a grub which can quickly kill the tree. Grevillea are particullarly susceptible.
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