Apple Tree Issues - Ask Extension
Good Afternoon,
My husband and I are wondering if there might be something wrong with our Apple tree. We bought our house in 2019 and each year we h...
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Apple Tree Issues #682500
Asked March 03, 2021, 1:21 PM EST
Good Afternoon,
My husband and I are wondering if there might be something wrong with our Apple tree. We bought our house in 2019 and each year we have had holes in most of our Apples. Plus the bark looks sad. If you might be able to help us that would be greatly appreciated. We have a few more pictures if you would like them.
Thanks, Jen
Yellow Medicine County Minnesota
Expert Response
Based on the appearance of the apple you've photographed, the mummified apples remaining on the tree, and the bark appearance, my guess is that this tree has a major infection of black rot. Black rot can be managed by proper pruning and good sanitation, but, judging by your photographs, this tree has seen neither.
https://extension.umn.edu/plant-diseases/black-rot-apple
Unless you have some particular reason to save the tree, I'd recommend taking it out. You could also have an arborist look at it and give you a second opinion:
https://extension.umn.edu/plant-diseases/black-rot-apple
Unless you have some particular reason to save the tree, I'd recommend taking it out. You could also have an arborist look at it and give you a second opinion:
https://www.treesaregood.org/findanarborist/findanarborist
If you do take it out and replant another apple, be sure to follow the precautions in the article I referenced above.
Here is a few more pictures of the tree and the apple issue.
This apple tree was in this horrible condition when we bought our house. Thanks for responding.
