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Apple trees #834279
Asked June 07, 2023, 10:46 AM EDT
Dakota County Minnesota
Expert Response
Good Morning Michael,
Thank you for contacting the U of M Extension Service.
Please click on this link from the U of M Extension Yard and Garden website about growing apples in the home garden: https://extension.umn.edu/fruit/growing-apples
If you scroll down to Managing pests and disease it states:
Note that just because you are seeing some damage doesn’t mean all hope is lost. One apple tree will produce a lot of apples, so losing a small number to birds and bugs isn't a reason to stress.
This early in the season, it might be apple scab. This is discussed under "Diseases" in the above information.
Good Luck!