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Curling leaves peach tree #791675

Asked May 19, 2022, 2:45 PM EDT

We have curling leaves on our alberta dwarf peach tree. Can you tell us how to treat this? Thank you!

Oakland County Michigan

Expert Response

can you also share a couple pictures of the entire tree?
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Hello, here are two pictures of our dwarf alberta peach tree.

The Question Asker Replied May 20, 2022, 9:06 AM EDT
Hello,

Based on what I see in your last set of images, This is the beginning stage of peach leaf curl. The disease has run its course and
no treatment is effective or necessary. It is caused by yeast which infects the peach leaves as the buds open in the spring. The treatment window is in the early spring when the buds open.

Here are some links to more information about the disease.
https://www.canr.msu.edu/ipm/diseases/peach_leaf_curl

https://www.canr.msu.edu/news/treat_peach_leaf_curl_now

Hope this helps!!



An Ask Extension Expert Replied May 20, 2022, 2:43 PM EDT

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