Silver Leaf Disease? - Ask Extension
From everything I have seen I feel like this is likely silver leaf disease. How far back can I successfully trim my apple tree? I just purchased it t...
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Silver Leaf Disease? #830897
Asked May 19, 2023, 11:59 AM EDT
From everything I have seen I feel like this is likely silver leaf disease. How far back can I successfully trim my apple tree? I just purchased it this year and already got a refund so I feel like I might as well try if it's possible. And if not we will have Applewood for the smoker.
Beltrami County Minnesota
Expert Response
Good question and sorry to see this.
I am giving a you a link to some good information on how you may possibly save your tree. Fungal disease are every difficult to deal with. By the time you see the effects it has progressed significantly.
It is important to not prune trees surieng the growing season as this is when fungal diseases and others are transmitted. We recommend pruning apple trees during the dormant season and no later than march. Your tree may have already had the disease when you purchased it.
