Pluot tree unhealthy leaves - Ask Extension
I have a Pluot tree in my front yard.
Tons of direct South facing sun
Slightly acid soil
2 years old
Well draining soil
Frequently water in the dr...
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Pluot tree unhealthy leaves #637499
Asked May 18, 2020, 4:12 PM EDT
I have a Pluot tree in my front yard.
Totally looks like what in the plum world would be leaf curl.
Am I on the right track?
- Tons of direct South facing sun
- Slightly acid soil
- 2 years old
- Well draining soil
- Frequently water in the dry summer months
Totally looks like what in the plum world would be leaf curl.
Am I on the right track?
Washington County Oregon
Expert Response
I would check for aphids under those curled leaves. With the Taphrina fungi that cause leaf curls they actually are causing a leaf gall. You get extra plant tissue produced that cause the leaf to deform. The insects will make the tissue fold back on itself and that is more of what I see in the images. Also look for ants that are farming the aphids and/or lady bugs that are predators of the aphids.