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columnar apple trees #295503

Asked January 03, 2016, 7:41 PM EST

What type of sprays to prevent pests and disease of columnar apple trees

Harford County Maryland

Expert Response

Tree fruits can be a challenge to grow for the average homeowner. Apples tend to have several pest and disease problems and they need to be on a strict spray schedule.  You will have to educate yourself on preventing and managing the most serious disease and pest problems. For general information see our website on pome fruit http://extension.umd.edu/growit/fruit-profiles/apples and our publication HG 69 Getting Started with Tree Fruitshttp://extension.umd.edu/sites/default/files/_images/programs/hgic/Publications/HG69_Getting_Started_with_Tree_Fruit.pdf

http://extension.umd.edu/sites/default/files/_images/programs/hgic/Publications/HG76_IPM_Series_Pome...                                                                                                 

Below are some links to other extension spray schedules and information. Be aware that some of the products may not be registered for use in Maryland.

http://www.caf.wvu.edu/kearneysville/organic-apple.html

http://www.caf.wvu.edu/kearneysville/ThinkingOrganic.htm

https://www.extension.purdue.edu/extmedia/id/id-146-w.pdf

http://extension.psu.edu/plants/gardening/fphg                                                               mh

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